Dr Constantina Lekakou
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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
We are advertising for the allocation of a PhD studentship on Lithium-Sulphur batteries. The project will be in association with the research programme LiSTAR, which is funded under the umbrella of the Faraday Institution in UK (Powering Britain’s battery revolution: https://faraday.ac.uk/). Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries hold the promise of becoming the next generation battery technology for automotive and other transport applications due to its 3-4 times higher energy density than today’s lithium-ion batteries. Li-S technology is being actively developed by major industry players like Sony and LG Chem as well as UK’s Oxis Energy.
It will involve experimental developments of novel composite cathodes of sulphur in a host such as high surface area 3d-graphene. The project will also involve battery cell fabrication and testing, and material characterisation pre-cell testing, in operando during cell testing and post-mortem after the cell has been cycled a certain number of times.
The project will be commencing in January 2020.
Entry requirements:
A relevant degree, first degree (first or upper second class) or MSc, in engineering, physics or chemistry. Non-native speakers of English who did not study in an English-speaking country will be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, or other equivalent proof of qualification in English language.
How to apply:
Applicants are required to send a cover letter explaining your interests and qualifications with regards to the project and requirements above, a CV, copies of university degrees and transcripts with grades of all modules and projects (in English or officially translated in English), copy of IELTS English language test results if required, and the names and contact details of two referees. All communications should be made to Dr Constantina Lekakou at: [Email Address Removed].
Funding Notes
The PhD studentship will cover fees (at home fees rate) and living costs (at normal EPSRC stipend). International students may be considered but they will have to self-fund the difference between the overseas fees and home fees.
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