Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries

Location: Rex Richards Building, Oxford

About the role

We are seeking a well organised and self-motivated researcher to work on the Faraday Institution funded SOLBAT project, reporting to Prof. Mauro Pasta. 

This full-time fixed-term post is available until 31 March 2027 and is based at the Department of Materials, Rex Richards Building, South Parks Road, Oxford. 

The Project

The post is funded by Faraday Institution, through the SOLBAT project. You will contribute to new research ideas and research income generation, undertake collaborative projects with colleagues across partner institutions and research groups, act as a source of information and advice to other group members and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles. You will also occasionally present papers and posters.

About You

• You must hold PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or be close to completion), together with relevant experience in the field of solid-state and a First-class bachelor or master’s degree in Materials Science or Chemistry and have significant expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Fabrication of solid-state battery pouch cells using sulphide solid electrolytes;
  • Characterisation of solid-state batteries using in-situ and ex-situ electron microscopy and x-ray techniques;
  • Synthesis and characterisation of lithium alloy anodes and interlayers
• You will have significant experience in managing your own academic research and administrative activities along with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
• You will also have a strong publication record in a related field, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.
• Ability to identify research objectives and to carry out appropriate research activities within a given timescale, demonstrating the ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in an extremely fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment is also essential. 

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application, which should be no more than four pages long (one page cover letter, two-page CV, one page publication list). Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Tuesday 7 April 2026 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place at the Department of Materials during the week commencing Monday 13 April 2026 and you must be available on this date, either by Teams, Zoom or in person.

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