Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of the Lithium-Air Battery

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of the Lithium-Air Battery within the Department of Materials.

The successful candidate will conduct world-leading research, work with chemists and engineers, and prepare manuscripts for publication while contributing to project collaboration and presenting to stakeholders.

Formación

• PhD in chemistry, materials science or related field.
• Experience in inorganic/organic synthesis, electrochemistry, and physical chemistry.
• Excellent communication and ability to publish results.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out world-leading research on Li-air battery development.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers; present findings to stakeholders and prepare manuscripts.

Conocimientos

Chemistry background

Materials science

Electrochemistry

Spectroscopy

Modelling

Reaction dynamics

Educación

PhD (DPhil) in relevant field

Herramientas

Spectroscopy equipment

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of the Lithium-Air Battery

Department of Materials

About the role

As part of a collaborative project, the PDRA will carry out world-leading research on the development of the lithium-air battery.

The Li-air battery represents a step-change in battery technology, with a theoretical energy up to ten times that of current lithium-ion cells.

This role is part of an exciting project that brings together scientists and engineers to tackle the key challenges preventing commercialisation.

The position will involve lab work in our recently furbished state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborating with other groups, presenting to key stakeholders and preparing manuscripts for publication.

About you

We are looking to recruit an outstanding PDRA and we encourage applications from candidates with a background in chemistry or materials science.

We are keen to hear from people with expertise in inorganic/organic chemistry (including synthesis), electrochemistry and physical chemistry (including spectroscopy, modelling and reaction dynamics).

You will be a well-organised and self-motivated scientist who enjoys cutting edge research in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.

The role requires a relevant PhD(DPhil), excellent communication skills and a desire to take this technology to the next level.