Postdoctoral Researcher: Solid-State Batteries & Materials

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford, Department of Materials, Centre for Energy Materials Research, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries. The role reports to Prof. Mauro Pasta and is based at the Rex Richards Building, Oxford.

You will lead research on the CoRe-SoLiS project, contribute to publications, and manage independent research within an energetic, collaborative team. The role requires a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry (or near completion) with experience in solid-state

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or close to completion).
• First-class bachelor or master's in Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Significant experience in solid-state batteries and related characterisation techniques.
• Strong record of publication and ability to communicate research effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage own research and administrative activities.
• Write for publication and present proposals/results.
• Represent the research group at meetings.
• Identify research objectives and plan activities within timescales.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Solid-state batteries

EIS analysis

Microstructural characterisation

Air-sensitive alloys

FIB analysis

Solid-state NMR

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry

First-class BSc/MSc in Materials Science or Chemistry

Tools

Solid-state NMR

FIB

Synchrotron characterisation

EIS

Job description

University of Oxford, Department of Materials, Centre for Energy Materials Research, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries. The role reports to Prof. Mauro Pasta and is based at the Rex Richards Building, Oxford.

You will lead research on the CoRe-SoLiS project, contribute to publications, and manage independent research within an energetic, collaborative team. The role requires a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry (or near completion) with experience in solid-state