A 2-year postdoctoral position is available at CEA-Grenoble on the theoretical modeling of new generation liquid crystal electrolytes for solid-state batteries. This research is part of a larger project comprising the synthesis and characterization of these promising materials by experimental collaborators [patents EP3353262, EP3353231, FR1756291 and FR1900799]. The postdoc will implement calculations of ionic mobility, screening the effect of different anion modifications and chain lengths on the ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability and structure.

The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from a dynamic environment and be involved in a large effort launched by the CEA to advance the development of new-generation solid-state batteries, involving several departments and 15 new projects on all aspects of battery research.

Knowledge of statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and ab initio methods is required. Previous experience with machine-learning potentials or battery research are a plus.

Please submit CV including the names of three references to [email protected] .

Applications submitted by July 18th will be given priority.