PhD Studentship: Synthesis and Characterisation and/or Computational Modelling and Validation of Next Generation Hydrogen Storage Materials

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic doctoral student at the University of Nottingham to perform experimental and/or computational research aimed at developing novel metal hydrides and complex hydrides for energy storage applications.

Efficient energy storage by hydrogen and hydrogen rich carriers is growing in importance and there is an exciting opportunity to join the hydrogen research team to investigate solid state energy hydrogen storage materials mainly for the compact storage and/or compression of hydrogen. Based in the Advanced Materials Research Group within the Faculty of Engineering, the successful candidates will work closely with Professors Martin Dornheim, David Grant, Sanliang Ling, and the hydrogen storage team at Nottingham. They will contribute to develop the next generation hydrogen storage materials by the investigation of novel hydrides, complex hydrides and/or their composites using experimental as well as computational approaches. They will also use the fundamental understanding to design new metal (complex) hydride materials and composites for selected energy storage applications.

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Engineering, or a related subject with a strong interest in solid-state materials for energy applications. A relevant master’s degree and/or research experience will be an advantage.

Award Start date: October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

The PhD funding is from Leverhulme Trust and will be 3 years depending on start time. Due to funding restrictions, this position is only available to home/UK candidates. Stipend is £19,237 the coming year and increments annually.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your research interests, relevant experience and motivation to Ella Crowther (ella.crowther@nottingham.ac.uk) via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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