Postdoctoral Researcher: Computational Battery Cathodes

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Materials, University of Oxford, on the 3D-CAT project, exploring Li-rich three-dimensional cathode materials and their modelling. The work will investigate structural, redox, transport, and interface properties using density functional theory, molecular dynamics, cluster expansion, and machine learning.

Candidates should have experience in atomistic computer modelling of lithium battery materials or related energy materials and

Qualifications

• Atomistic modelling experience in lithium battery materials and related energy materials.
• Recent track record of peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational modelling studies of Li-rich 3D cathode materials and related interfaces.
• Collaborate with synthesis, diffraction and electrochemical groups to integrate modelling with experiments.

Skills

Atomistic modelling

Li battery materials

Machine learning

DFT

Molecular dynamics

Tools

DFT

Molecular dynamics

Job description

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Materials, University of Oxford, on the 3D-CAT project, exploring Li-rich three-dimensional cathode materials and their modelling. The work will investigate structural, redox, transport, and interface properties using density functional theory, molecular dynamics, cluster expansion, and machine learning.

Candidates should have experience in atomistic computer modelling of lithium battery materials or related energy materials and