PhD Research Fellowship: Inorganic Materials Chemistry 1708 views

PhD Research Fellowship in Inorganic Materials Chemistry: PhD Research Fellowship in the field of Inorganic materials chemistry at the Department of Chemistry (KI)/Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN).

Starting date: 31.12.2017 (Tentatively).

Duration:  The fellowship period is up to four years.

Overview:

1. Work field: Li-ion battery technology / inorganic materials chemistry at SMN, KI, University of Oslo, in the NAFUMA section.
2. The PhD fellow will be involved in the collaboration between academia, industry and end user within the newly established FME centre MoZEES (Mobility Zero Emission Energy Systems).

Research Topic / Tasks:

1. The main topic for the PhD work will be related to describing and understanding stability and reaction mechanisms of cathode materials for Li-ion batteries, particularly at demanding or extreme conditions where undesired reactions and pathways may take place.
2. Use of operando techniques, primarily X-ray based methods both in the home lab and at synchrotron facilites like ESRF, Grenoble.
3. Modification of the materials and electrodes by coatings, using Atomic Layer Deposition, is foreseen with focus on changes in stability and mechanisms.
4. A main partner in these investigations is the Defense Research Establishment (FFI) at Kjeller,
5. Successful candidate must fulfil the specific requirements for accessing the FFI laboratories.

Qualifications / Requirements:

1. The applicant must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian master degree within chemistry or a related field,
2. Relevant specialization within inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry or materials science.
3. The following requirements and aspects will be given major weight in the evaluation of the candidates.
4. A good command of English is required

Required Experience The candidate should have documented experience in one or more of the below mentioned areas:

1. Synthesis of inorganic materials
2. Crystal structure determination and refinements
3. Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC)
4. Electrochemical characterization of solids and battery materials
5. In-situ / operando studies based on X-ray methods

Fellowship: NOK 436 900 – 490 900 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority.

Reference: Position code 1017

Documents Required: The application must include:

1. Application letter
2. CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
3. Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
4. Documentation of English proficiency
5. List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
6. Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Application Procedure: The application with attachments must be submitted online (see below).