PhD Scholarship in Next-Generation Batteries: The Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University invites applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship as part of the MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS. The successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research on operando X-ray analysis of next-generation batteries in collaboration with the MAX IV Laboratory.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Operando X-Ray Analysis of Next-Generation Batteries
Designation: PhD Student in Operando X-Ray Analysis of Next-Generation Batteries
Research Area: Energy storage devices, operando X-ray analysis, battery cycling processes, Prussian blue analogue (PBA)-based sustainable aqueous batteries, lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a second-cycle qualification or have completed at least 240 higher education credits, with a minimum of 60 credits at Master’s level.
- Proficient in English (oral and written).
- Must not have resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2021-08-30 to 2024-08-31 for work or studies as the main occupation.
- Second-cycle education in a relevant field such as computational chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, or material science.
- Not already in possession of a doctoral degree.
Job Description:
- Conduct research studies within the project and participate in PhD courses.
- Perform operando X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy on various batteries during electrochemical cycling.
- Develop python-based analysis pipelines for correlating data from XAS-XRD measurements.
- Collaborate with national and international partners, attend conferences and training schools.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system, quoting the reference number UFV-PA 2024/2682. For further information, please contact Dr. Leiting Zhang (leiting.zhang@kemi.uu.se), Dr. William Brant (william.brant@kemi.uu.se), or Dr. Justus Just (justus.just@maxiv.lu.se).
Last Date for Application: The deadline for applications is 2nd September 2024, 11:59 PM CEST.
This fully funded PhD scholarship offers a unique opportunity to be part of the PRISMAS programme, engaging in groundbreaking research with state-of-the-art tools in the field of next-generation energy storage systems. Join us in shaping the future of synchrotron technology and contributing to addressing global challenges.
