Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries

Overview

The Department of Materials at the University of Oxford is looking for a well-organised, self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the Innovate UK-funded CoRe-SoLiS project on solid-state batteries, reporting to Professor Mauro Pasta. The post is full time and fixed term until 30 May 2029 and is based at the department's Centre for Energy Materials Research in Oxford.

Requirements

Applicants must hold, or be close to completing, a PhD or DPhil in materials science or chemistry with relevant experience in solid-state batteries, plus a first-class bachelor's or master's degree in materials science or chemistry. They need significant expertise in mechanical and microstructural characterisation of ceramic materials, metallurgy and processing of air-sensitive alloys, characterisation of air- and beam-sensitive battery materials using solid-state NMR, plasma focused ion beam techniques and laboratory and synchrotron methods, and solid-state electrochemistry, particularly electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

Candidates should have significant experience managing their own research and administrative work, excellent communication skills including writing for publication and presenting results, a strong publication record in a related field, the ability to set research objectives and meet timescales, and the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.

What you get

The salary is 39,424 to 47,779 GBP per year at Research Grade 7.

How to apply

Applications are made online through the Oxford University recruitment system, with a CV and a supporting statement only; manuscripts, transcripts and certificates are not considered.

Key dates

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23 October 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 2 November 2026, either by video call or in person, and candidates must be available.