Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Synthesis for the Lithium-Air Battery

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Synthesis for the Lithium-Air Battery focuses on as part of this collaborative project, you will carry out world-leading research on the synthesis and degradation routes of organic molecules in the lithium-air battery.

What the role involves

• As part of this collaborative project, you will carry out world-leading research on the synthesis and degradation routes of organic molecules in the lithium-air battery.
• The position will involve lab work in our recently furbished state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborating with other groups, presenting to key stakeholders and preparing manuscript.
• By understanding the processes and degradation mechanisms that occur in these cells, we seek to deliver advances that will take this promising technology to the next level.

Confirmed role details

• This full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week, is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 January 2028.

Candidate fit

• Be a well-organised and self-motivated scientist who enjoys cutting edge research in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.

Additional role context

• Department of Materials, Rex Richards Building, South Parks Road University of Oxford, OX1 3RQ About this role.
• The Li-air battery represents a step-change in battery technology, with a theoretical energy up to ten times that of current lithium-ion cells.
• This role is part of an exciting project that brings together scientists and engineers to tackle the key challenges preventing commercialisation.