22 Nov2019
Research Fellows on Next-Generation Na-ion batteries (Faraday Institution´s NEXGENNA project)
Research Fellows on Next-Generation Na-ion batteries (Faraday Institution´s NEXGENNA project)
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Research and Teaching
GRADE 7
Applications are invited for two Research Fellows to work in the group of Dr Tapia-Ruiz in the Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University. The appointee will use advanced synthetic and characterisation techniques to develop novel layered oxide-type cathode and anode materials for Na-ion batteries. The candidate should have a PhD in Chemistry or related subject and will have experience in the synthesis and characterisation of materials for electrochemical energy storage. The candidate is expected to have a strong publication record in the area of battery materials and exceptional experimental skills.The positions are funded through the ISCF Faraday Battery Challenge (Faraday Institution Phase-Two projects (www.faraday.ac.uk)) to work on the NEXGENNA project (Next Generation of Sodium-ion batteries). The successful appointee will work in a multidisciplinary research group in close collaboration with academic partners from 5 institutions across the UK and industrial partners.The positions are available immediately and run until March 2021 (with a possible extension to 4 years).The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University provides a research environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each staff member and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Our commitment to these principles is reflected in our recent receipt of an Athena Swan Bronze Award. Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Nuria Tapia-Ruiz This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
The deadline for receiving applications is the 5th December.
