Research Associate in Mechanosynthesis of Energy

3 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

You will be the main experimental contributor to the research project ‘Mechanosynthesis of energy materials: synthesis and characterisation of lithium cathodes’. Objectives are to:
1. Optimise the mechanosynthesis technique for materials fabrication, especially new lithium battery cathode materials; establish appropriate characterization techniques to determine the structure and composition of the milled products and propose strategies to reduce sample contamination.
2. Understand the chemical reactivity of the nanosized, disordered products of mechanosynthesis and establish parameters for wider utilization of the technique, especially for the synthesis of metastable phases at temperatures close to ambient.
3. Synthesise and characterise lithium battery cathode materials derived from Li2MnO3 and evaluate their potential usefulness as cathodes.

Applicants will have a PhD (or be close to completion) in materials science, engineering, physical science, or other relevant discipline.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.



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