Do you have a passion to develop the next generation batteries? Did you ever thought of making batteries that is safer, more efficient and can help achieving better performance for electric vehicles and energy storage application? If so, perhaps this fully funded PhD studentship is available for you. Bournemouth University is teaming with ambitious industrial partner, Arkimedes B.V. (The Netherlands), to develop new types of solid-electrolytes to build next generation solid state batteries. The project is multidisciplinary and covers aspects of chemistry, chemical engineering, physics and materials science. Main focus will be on developing novel synthesis method and while making the industrial processing easier.  The synthesized electrolytes will be characterized using X-rays, SEM, electrochemical methods (impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry etc.) and tested in various half and full cell battery configurations to find compatible electrode materials. 

This is a fully-funded PhD studentship which includes a stipend of £18,622 each year to support your living costs. 

Key information

Next start date:

September 2024

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

36 months

Entry requirements:

Outstanding academic potential as measured normally by either a 1st class honours degree or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), or a Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent). For more information, check our full entry requirements below.