Applications are invited for registration of interest in a fully funded PhD position in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath to work with Benjamin Morgan on the application of computational techniques for the development of high performance all-solid state lithium-ion batteries. The project will involve solid-state simulations, using density functional theory, and classical atomistic modelling (molecular dynamics / monte carlo) to study lithium-ion conduction in solid lithium-ion electrolytes and across solid–solid electrolyte–electrode interfaces.

Successful candidates should have (or expect) a good undergraduate degree (2:1 or higher) in chemistry, physics, of a related discipline. A masters level qualification and research experience in theoretical or computational chemistry / physics / materials science, particularly in modelling solid-state systems, is preferred. Experience of computer programming / UNIX scripting is also an advantage.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Benjamin Morgan directly ([email protected]).