Postdoctoral Researcher: Battery Cathode Modelling & ML

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computing Modelling of Battery Cathode Materials in the Department of Materials. The project focuses on Li-rich 3D cathodes with no Co/Ni, exploring structure, transport and redox properties using advanced computational methods.

The role will involve modelling of Li-rich cathodes, connecting with synthesis and electrochemistry work, and contributing to high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and strong publication record.
• Experience in atomistic modelling of lithium battery materials.
• Experience with density functional theory, MD, or related methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform computational modelling and materials design of Li-rich cathodes.
• Investigate structures, redox, transport and interfaces using DFT/MD.
• Collaborate with experimental synthesis and electrochemistry groups.

Skills

Atomistic modelling

Battery materials

Computational design

Machine learning

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Density Functional Theory (DFT)

Molecular Dynamics

Cluster expansion

Machine learning

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computing Modelling of Battery Cathode Materials in the Department of Materials. The project focuses on Li-rich 3D cathodes with no Co/Ni, exploring structure, transport and redox properties using advanced computational methods.

The role will involve modelling of Li-rich cathodes, connecting with synthesis and electrochemistry work, and contributing to high-quality peer-reviewed publications.