Post-doctoral researcher position (f/h/x) : Magnetron sputter deposition of anode materials for lithium batteries.

9 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Université de Mons (UMONS)

Department

Plasma - Surface Interaction Chemistry

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

20 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The position is offered in the field of low – pressure plasma - based magnetron sputter deposition of functional thin films for lithium battery. More specifically, we are interested in depositing lithium titanate (LTO) films to establish the process – film property relationship. The first part of the project is dedicated to the deposition of LTO films by conventional sputtering process. The second part aims at depositing LTO coatings whose structure is controlled with nanoscale precision by setting up the magnetron process in a Glancing Angle Deposition geometry. This fundamental research study is embedded in a research program dedicated to batteries and involving several expert labs from the Walloon region in Belgium.

Requirements for candidates:

• The candidates should provide evidence of a background in
• Electrochemistry and (lithium) batteries
• Synthesis of thin films and their characterization
• Being acquainted with low-pressure plasma-based magnetron sputter deposition is an asset.
• Being fluent in English is mandatory.
• Last but not least, the personal interest to the listed research domains, the ability to self-develop, and to supervise young master/PhD students are among decisive factors.

We offer:

• A full-time position, initially for one year, but it could be renewed up to a total of three years upon positive evaluation.
• Envisaged starting date: April 2024.

To apply, please provide, in English:

• A motivation letter

• Your curriculum vitae (an official proof of English language skills is an added value)
• A list of publications
• The copy of your diplomas (if already available)

The requested documents should be sent to [email protected] before February 20th , entering as subject of your mail: LTO_postdoc_your name.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Electrochemistry / batteries / thin film deposition and characterization.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Contract for one year which can be continued for two more years upon positive evaluation. Be part of an international research team with state of the Art tools.

Selection process

Interview / CV

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UMONS - Plasma - Surface Interaction Chemistry

Country

Belgium

City

Mons

Postal Code

7000

Street

Place du Parc 20

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

MONS

Website

https://web.umons.ac.be/fr/travailler-a-lumons/

Street

Place du Parc, 20

Postal Code

7000

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED