University of Bath - Department of Chemistry

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Computational Studies of New Battery Materials

https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FY3619

Closing Date: 17 January 2016 [Interview Date: 03 February 2016 ]

An EPSRC-funded postdoctoral research position is available to carry out computational studies of new materials for lithium and sodium batteries within the materials chemistry group of Professor Saiful Islam at the University of Bath.

The research project will apply advanced computational techniques (both DFT and potentials-based methods) in the study of defect, electronic, ion diffusion and surface properties of metal oxide and oxy-fluoride battery materials. This work forms part of a new EPSRC Programme Grant on Next-generation Batteries with strong links with collaborative experimental studies of Prof Peter Bruce (Oxford) and Prof Clare Grey (Cambridge).

Experience in computational materials science and a track record of peer-reviewed publications are essential.

This post is available from 15th February 2016 or shortly thereafter for 48 months.

For information on the research group please visit the web site: http://people.bath.ac.uk/msi20. For informal enquiries about the position please contact: Prof M. Saiful Islam, tel: 01225-384938; email: [email protected].

Reference: FY3619

Salary: Starting from £31,656, rising to £37,768

Bath University weblink for further details and ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FY3619