PhD in Advanced Characterization for Next-Generation Batteries Concordia University in Canada

PhD position available at Concordia University , Gina Cody School of Engineering, Montreal, Canada, in the group of Prof. Sixu Deng (Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering). The project is titled Advanced Characterization for Next-Generation Batteries and focuses on in-situ experimental setups for battery research using the EasyXAFS instrument , plus X-ray spectroscopy to study battery material and interface changes during operation. Research keywords: battery research, materials characteri...

Sixu Deng, Assistant Professor at Concordia University, is advertising a PhD opening in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. The project centers on developing in-situ experimental setups using EasyXAFS to investigate how battery materials and interfaces evolve during operation. This is a strong fit for students interested in materials science , chemical engineering , physics , electrochemistry , and X-ray/synchrotron techniques . Preferred background includes experience with X-r...

PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the ERC Starting Grant project EcoIron , led by Prof. Yali Tang . The project is focused on operando diagnostics of iron electrodeposition for green steel and iron-based energy storage . The position is especially relevant for students interested in materials science , chemistry , physics , and chemical engineering , with a strong experimental and characterization component. The post mentions support from Jongmin Lee as co-promotor,...

PhD opportunity at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in multiscale modeling of glancing-angle deposition (GLAD) thin-film catalysts for hydrogen . The project is jointly associated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and NRC Canada , with supervision by Dr. Wylie Stroberg and Dr. Ken Harris . The research focus is on off-lattice, material-specific simulations of GLAD fabrication, together with experimental validation . Applicants should have an MSc in mechanical engineering, ...

Postdoctoral position available in the group of Andy Naylor at Uppsala University, Department of Chemistry – Ångström / Ångström Advanced Battery Centre. The project focuses on organic synthesis of bio-based electrolyte solvents for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries. This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in chemistry, materials science, and battery-related research, especially organic synthesis and sustainable energy materials. The post is advertised as a postdoc opening in the PI’s own g...