Advanced Research Fellow: We are looking for a dedicated Advanced Research Fellow with expertise in solid-state battery chemistry to join a dynamic research team led by Dr. Ieuan Seymour at the University of Aberdeen. This position is backed by Dr. Seymour’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship focusing on sustainable halide-based electrolytes for all-solid-state-batteries.
Advanced Research Fellow in Solid-State Battery Chemistry
Designation: Advanced Research Fellow (NCS237R)
Research Area: Solid-State Battery Chemistry
Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates should have a strong background in solid-state battery chemistry.
- A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required.
- Proficiency in experimental platforms for studying interfacial transport and degradation mechanisms.
- Experience in electrochemical testing and local structural characterization techniques is preferred.
- Familiarity with computational materials discovery is an advantage.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exploring, synthesizing, and testing sustainable materials for solid-state battery applications. Responsibilities include:
- Developing experimental setups to investigate interfacial transport in cathode materials and novel halide-based electrolytes.
- Conducting electrochemical testing and utilizing structural characterization techniques like FIB-SIMS and solid-state NMR.
- Collaborating with project partners on materials synthesis via computational methods.
- Engaging with fellow groups within the university working on energy materials.
- Leading collaborative projects with partner universities.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs and submit the necessary documents including a cover letter addressing your qualifications and suitability for the role.
Last Date for Application: 22 November 2024
