Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Solid-State Li-S Batteries

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher to join our team at the University of Oxford.

The successful candidate will be working on the Faraday Institution funded SOLBAT project, reporting to Prof. Mauro Pasta. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or be close to completion) and a first-class bachelor or master's degree in Materials Science or Chemistry, together with relevant experience in the field of beyond Li-ion batteries.

The successful candidate will have significant expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • characterisation of air and beam sensitive battery materials, including:
    • in-situ and ex-situ transmission electron microscopy
    • in-situ and operando X-ray techniques (e.g. XPS, XRD)
    • electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

The successful candidate will also have significant experience in managing their own academic research and administrative activities, excellent communication skills, and a strong publication record in a related field. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.

The successful candidate will have the ability to identify research objectives and to carry out appropriate research activities within a given timescale, demonstrating the ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in an extremely fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.

This is a full-time fixed-term post available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance, and is based at the Department of Materials, Rex Richards Building, South Parks Road, Oxford. There is a possibility that the post may be extended if the project's funding is extended.

All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 25 October 2024.



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