Postdoctoral Position in Metal-Ion Batteries: The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, in collaboration with the OPERA EU Project Battery2030+, is offering a one-year postdoctoral position focused on investigating alkaline metal-ion batteries. The role involves using ion-beam techniques to enhance the understanding of Li-ion (LIBs) and Na-ion (NIBs) batteries.
Postdoctoral Position in Ion Beam Analysis of Operando Alkaline Metal-Ion Batteries
Job Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Position |
| Research Area | Ion Beam Analysis of Alkaline Metal-Ion Batteries |
| Location | Centro de Microanálisis de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or Material Science; Experience in electrochemistry of batteries or ion beam analysis required |
| Last Date for Apply | March 31, 2025 |
Job Description
The selected researcher will be engaged in the following activities:
- Characterizing alkaline metal-ion batteries through ion beam analysis (IBA).
- Investigating the evolution of Li and Na depth profiles during battery operation.
- Analyzing charge-discharge kinetics and mechanisms responsible for capacity fading.
- Studying alkaline-ion losses and cyclability degradation.
- Contributing to the setup of scientific equipment for cycling batteries under conditions compatible with the ion accelerator for operando measurements.
- Assisting other groups with postmortem measurements of battery components.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a declaration of interest along with an updated CV to celia.polop@uam.es. Successful candidates will be required to follow up with a formal application to meet administrative requirements.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for researchers looking to advance their career in battery research and ion beam analysis. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be considered for this unique opportunity.
