Research Assistant at University of Cambridge

A Research Associate position is available immediately to develop 2D materials-based electrodes for sodium ion batteries. The project, which is funded by the Faraday Institute, will involve fabrication of metallic 2D materials electrode materials, characterization of their properties, sodium ion storage and transport.

Applicants must have expert knowledge of different battery technologies, fabrication of 2D materials-based electrodes, electrochemical measurements using cyclic voltammetry and impedance measurement systems. The experimental work to be undertaken will be: synthesis of 2D materials by chemical exfoliation, characterization using spectroscopic and microscopy techniques, fabrication of sodium ion cells, measurement of electrocatalytic properties and battery cell performance.

The successful candidate will work in the 2D Materials and Devices Group under the supervision of Professor Manish Chhowalla.

The position is available immediately. It is for 1 year in the first instance with the possibility to be extended to 2 years.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries about this vacancy should be sent to Ms Ana Talaban-Bailey ajt69@cam.ac.uk

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