PhD in Battery Materials and Current Collector Architecture for Anode-Less Lithium-Metal Batteries Centre national de la recherche scientifique in France

PhD opportunity in battery materials, electrochemistry, and current collector architecture at the Laboratoire d’Electrochimie et de Physicochimie des Matériaux et des Interfaces (LEPMI), Grenoble / Saint-Martin-d’Hères, within the CNRS ecosystem.

The project focuses on anode-less lithium-metal batteries and aims to develop new current collectors for improved performance. Research topics include electrolyte degradation, formation of interphases such as SEI and CEI, crosstalk between electrodes, the lithiophilic nature of the current collector, and the microstructure of deposited lithium. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, and energy storage.

The doctoral work will be carried out in the MIEL group (Matériaux, Interfaces et Electrochimie), which works on new battery technologies and their fundamental understanding. The project is also collaborative, involving Imperial College and Professor Ifan Stephens.

This is a 36-month funded PhD contract with a minimum salary of 2300 EUR/month. The post also mentions 44 days of annual leave/RTT and transport support. The offer is open to candidates with a relevant background for doctoral research; no specific language test or other detailed entry requirements are stated in the post.

Deadline: 2026-06-01. Applicants must apply only via the official website linked in the offer; applications by email or LinkedIn will not be considered.