Fully Funded PhD on Energy Storage at University of Limerick, Ireland

 Fully Funded PhD on Energy Storage at University of Limerick, Ireland

The concept of aluminium (Al; a trivalent element) rechargeable batteries (AlBs) offers prospects of enhanced energy density with a high energy-to-price ratio using all low-cost and sustainable

components. This battery technology has not yet exhibited practical viability due to critical limitations in component materials, in particular the lack of efficient cathode materials that can effectively cycle Al3+ or Al-ion complexes and deliver high energy density, long life, and manufacturability at low-cost. A full time PhD position starting in December 2023 is now available on the SFI funded project CANFIBAT to undertake research on AIBs. This is a great opportunity to build a solid early researcher career in the rapidly evolving field of rechargeable batteries for stationary energy storage systems, electric vehicles, portable electronics and beyond.

Benefits

-       Structured PhD programme, typically 4 years

-       Tuition fee coverage 

-       Stipend contribution toward living cost, including accommodation, feeding, maintenance 

-       International conference fee/travel cost coverage 

-       A laptop (MacBook or Dell)

-       Large desktop/monitor

-       Direct research expenses

-       Hands on training on state-of-the-art research equipment (SEM, FIB, XRD, TEM, Raman, NMR, In situ/operando characterisation and battery research equipment, etc)

-       Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research environment

-       Industry collaboration

-       International travel and research stay in collaborators’ labs

-       Work closely with experienced Scientists and Senior Fellows at the Bernal Institute

-       Beautiful and peaceful campus in a thriving city

Eligibility requirements

-       Meet the admission requirements for PhD at the University of Limerick (https://lnkd.in/euJwRB36)

-       Master’s degree or first-class/second-upper honours first degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with good knowledge of battery research

-       Demonstrated prior research interest in batteries and energy storage technologies

-       Experience in aluminium-ion batteries is an added advantage

-       Experience in carbon nanofiber and carbon/metal composite is a plus but not essential (training will be provided)

-       Knowledge of copper-silicide synthesis is a plus but not essentials (training will be provided)

-       Non-English natives may require proof of English language ability to meet entry requirement.

-       Start date is December 2023

For more details or application contact Dr Ibrahim S Aminu at Ibrahim.Aminu@ul.ie  with the following:

-       CV/resume with list of publications

-       Personal Statement

-       Academic transcripts

-       Summary of previous research project work

The deadline for application is 10 October 2023. Early applications are encouraged.

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