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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries

TN United Kingdom

Oxford

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GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

12 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a well-organised and self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to innovative projects in solid-state batteries. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, managing academic activities, and collaborating with a dynamic team of experts. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry and have significant experience in areas such as materials characterisation and electrochemistry. Join this exciting opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment, where your contributions will play a vital role in pioneering advancements in battery technology.

Experience in managing academic research and administrative activities.
Strong publication record in a related field.

Conduct research on solid-state batteries and related projects.
Write for publication and present research proposals and results.

Mechanical and microstructural characterisation of ceramics

Metallurgy

Synthesis of air-sensitive materials

Solid-state electrochemistry

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Research proposal writing

Communication skills

PhD/DPhil in Materials Science

PhD/DPhil in Chemistry

Solid-state NMR

(Plasma) focussed-ion beam

Lab-based techniques

Synchrotron-based techniques

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries, Oxford

Client: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0b2cb4a4d1b4

Job Views: 3

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated researcher to work on the Faraday Institution funded SOLBAT and/or LiSTAR projects, reporting to Prof. Mauro Pasta. Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or be close to completion), together with relevant experience in the field of beyond Li-ion batteries and have significant expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Fundamental materials science, including:
- Mechanical and microstructural characterisation of ceramics
- Metallurgy
Synthesis of air-sensitive materials, in particular:
- sulphide-based ionic conductors
Characterisation of air and beam sensitive battery materials, in particular:
- solid-state NMR
- (plasma) focussed-ion beam
- lab-based and synchrotron-based techniques
Solid-state electrochemistry, in particular:
- electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

You should have significant experience in managing your own academic research and administrative activities along with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. You will also have a strong publication record in a related field, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have the ability to identify research objectives and to carry out appropriate research activities within a given timescale, demonstrating the ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in an extremely fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.

This full-time fixed-term post is available until 31 March 2026. There is a possibility that the post may be extended if the project’s funding is extended. All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 5 May 2025.

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