Postdoctoral position in Operando Investigation of Interfacial Degradation in Sulfide-Based Solid-State Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Core
Conducting operando and post-mortem characterization of interfacial degradation in sulfide-based solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries to develop design principles for next-generation energy storage systems.
Role type
Postdoctoral researcher (research-focused)
Builds
Fundamental understanding of degradation mechanisms and design principles for sulfur-based energy storage systems
Domain
Materials science / Electrochemistry / Energy storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrochemistry, Li-S battery fabrication, operando characterization, synchrotron-based characterization, SEM, FIB-SEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, data analysis, grant writing, student supervision
Preferred skills
Experience with large-scale research infrastructures, teaching skills
Technologies
MAX IV, 4D Imaging Lab, NanoLund, galvanostatic cycling, EIS, DRT, GITT
Responsibilities
Fabricate and optimize sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries; perform electrochemical characterization (galvanostatic cycling, rate capability, EIS, DRT, GITT); develop and implement operando characterization methodologies; prepare and execute synchrotron beamtime proposals; conduct post-mortem analysis using SEM, FIB-SEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy; analyze experimental data and publish findings; seek external research funding; supervise graduate or postgraduate students
Seniority
Postdoctoral researcher