Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries

UK date and time: 30-December-2025 16:12

We are seeking a well‑organised and self‑motivated researcher to work on the Faraday Institution funded SOLBAT and/or LiSTAR projects, reporting to Prof. Mauro Pasta.

Applicants must hold PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or be close to completion), together with relevant experience in the field of solid‑state batteries, in addition to a first‑class bachelor or master’s degree in Materials Science or Chemistry.

And have significant expertise in the following area: synthesis and characterisation of air‑sensitive materials, including:

• sulphide‑based ionic conductors;
• structural characterisation using lab‑based and synchrotron‑based x‑ray techniques;
• solid‑state NMR

You should 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  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.

You will have the 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.

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. There is a possibility that the post may be extended for up to three depending on future project funding.

All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E‑Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 5th January 2026.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application, which should be no more than four pages long (one page cover letter, two page CV, one page publication list). Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week of 12th January 2026 and you must be available during this time via Zoom/Teams.