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Ansök senast: 2024-08-22
Research Associate in Next-generation Battery Cathodes - 0714-24
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0714-24The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full time Research Associate in Next-generation K-ion Battery Cathodes to work in the group of . This role is indefinite, however subject to funding, which is currently available to 31/01/2027.
The project you will be working on involves the development of next-generation cathodes for K-ion batteries (KIBs) and the main duties of the role involve preparing and optimising a series of novel metal fluorides for the KIB cathode applications. The key objective of this work is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the structure topology of the metal fluoride frameworks and their electrochemical properties.
ABOUT YOU
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THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE
The Department of Chemistry was re-opened in 2012 and has undergone rapid expansion and development. The Department consists of a core complement of more than 20 members of academic staff and a thriving community of post-doctoral researchers, PGR and UG students. It ranks highly in the UK (9th in the Guardian University Guide 2024) with state-of-the-art labs housed in a completely refurbished building.
Further information about the Department is available at:
Lancaster University is highly ranked – 11th in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2024. It was awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020 and University of the Year in 2018, and holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University’s campus is located in 560 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the small but vibrant city of Lancaster.
