A position is open for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant / Associate as part of the Theory of Condensed Matter Group (TCM) at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, in the group of Dr Andrew Morris, funded by EPSRC Grant EP/P003532/1.

This project focuses on developing new methods of modelling solid-state Li-ion batteries (SSLBs). The successful candidate will have a strong background in computational physics or chemistry, materials informatics, computer science or other relevant disciplines, including a PhD in a relevant area.

The project will be conducted in collaboration with Prof Clare Grey within the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Profs Bruce and Monroe at the University of Oxford and Dr Aguadero at Imperial College, London. Grey, Aguadero and Bruce will provide experimental expertise to support the findings of the in silico analysis. The candidate will work closely with a similar position in Monroe's group to parameterise first principles results for higher-level modelling. The ability to work both as part of a team, and independently, coupled with excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills are required.

The duties/responsibilities of this post include developing and driving research objectives, writing up work for presentation and publication, collaborating with industrial partners, assisting in the supervision of student research projects, and delivering seminars and occasional talks as outlined on the Further Information Document available on the university's website accessed through the apply button below.

Applicants should provide a CV, including contact details of two referees, a full publication list, and a covering letter describing their suitability for the position.

For further information contact Dr Andrew Morris, [email protected]

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are for 1 year in the first instance with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/11176. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Applicants should provide a CV, including contact details of two referees, a full publication list, and a covering letter describing their suitability for the position.

For further information contact Dr Andrew Morris, [email protected]

Please quote reference KA09873 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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