Postdoctoral Researcher in Solid-State Battery Materials

1000scholars; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars invites applications for a research role in the Innovate UK funded CoRe-SoLiS project within the Department of Materials, Rex Richards Building, Oxford. The post reports to Prof.

Mauro Pasta and requires a PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or near completion), plus relevant solid-state battery experience. You will conduct mechanical and microstructural characterisation of ceramic materials, metallurgy of air-sensitive alloys, and use solid-state NMR, FIB, and synchrotron

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry or near completion.
• First-class bachelor’s or master’s in Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Experience in solid-state batteries and related techniques.
• Excellent publication record and ability to publish, present proposals, and represent the group.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the CoRe-SoLiS project under Prof. Mauro Pasta.
• Manage own research and administrative activities with minimal supervision.
• Publish results and present at meetings.

Skills

Solid-state batteries

Microstructural characterisation

Aer-sensitive metallurgy

Communication & publications

Research project leadership

Education

PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry

First-class BSc/MSc in Materials Science or Chemistry

Tools

Solid-state NMR

FIB (Plasma)

Synchrotron-based methods

Job description

1000scholars invites applications for a research role in the Innovate UK funded CoRe-SoLiS project within the Department of Materials, Rex Richards Building, Oxford. The post reports to Prof.

Mauro Pasta and requires a PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or near completion), plus relevant solid-state battery experience. You will conduct mechanical and microstructural characterisation of ceramic materials, metallurgy of air-sensitive alloys, and use solid-state NMR, FIB, and synchrotron