Research Fellow - Aluminium Battery Electrolyte Innovation

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to work on aluminium batteries as part of the Faraday Institution Ultrastore programme.

You should have (or be close to completing) a PhD in chemistry or a related field, with a track record in ionic liquid-based electrolytes and battery interphases. The project focuses on developing electrolytes and methods to enable reversible aluminium plating.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related discipline required or nearly completed.
• Strong background in ionic liquid electrolytes and battery interphases.
• Experience with aluminium battery systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrolytes and additives to drive reversible aluminium plating.
• Modify aluminium surfaces and perform electrochemical analyses of materials.

Skills

Postdoc experience

Electrochemistry

Aluminium batteries

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related

Tools

Ionic liquids

Electrolyte preparation

Job description

The University of Nottingham is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to work on aluminium batteries as part of the Faraday Institution Ultrastore programme.

You should have (or be close to completing) a PhD in chemistry or a related field, with a track record in ionic liquid-based electrolytes and battery interphases. The project focuses on developing electrolytes and methods to enable reversible aluminium plating.