"Design and optimisation of lattice-matched electrode–electrolyte interfaces for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries"

Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, UK

Applications are invited for a postgraduate research 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, combining density functional theory with classical atomistic modelling (molecular dynamics / monte carlo), to study lithium-ion conduction in solid lithium-ion electrolytes and across solid–solid electrolyte–electrode interfaces.

The project is funded by EPSRC and computing time is provided on the national supercomputer ARCHER and the University of Bath's cluster BALENA.

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.

The position is being offered on a fixed-term contract basis with an expected duration of three years, with an expected start date of 2nd September 2015. The starting salary will be £24,775, rising to £26,274.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 23 July 2015. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Benjamin Morgan ([email protected]). Please ensure that your application is submitted through the University of Bath website, where a full job description can also be obtained: http://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/ (reference FY3254).