Research Associate in Next-generation Battery Cathodes - 0714-24

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Research Associate in Next-generation Battery Cathodes - 0714-24, Lancaster

Client:

Lancaster University

Location:

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Reference: 0714-24

The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate in Next-generation K-ion Battery Cathodes to work in the group of [supervisor's name]. This role is indefinite, subject to funding, which is currently available until 31/01/2027.

The project involves developing next-generation cathodes for K-ion batteries (KIBs). Main duties include preparing and optimizing novel metal fluorides for KIB cathode applications. The key objective is to understand the relationship between the structure topology of metal fluoride frameworks and their electrochemical properties.

About You

You will:

1. Have a PhD (or nearing completion with thesis submitted) in chemistry or a related discipline.
2. Have practical laboratory research experience.
3. Possess good English communication skills.
4. Demonstrate expertise in X-ray or neutron crystallography, or solid-state NMR.

The Benefits of the Role

• Generous holiday leave: 25 days (pro-rata), plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to pension scheme and flexible benefits scheme.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies. The department holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award.

The Department of Chemistry has expanded since 2012, with over 20 academic staff and a vibrant community of researchers and students. It ranks highly in the UK (9th in the Guardian University Guide 2024) with state-of-the-art labs housed in a refurbished building.

Further information about the Department is available at:

Lancaster University is ranked 11th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024), awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020, and University of the Year in 2018. It holds a TEF Gold rating. The campus is located in 560 acres of parkland near the vibrant city of Lancaster.