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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Second-Life Battery Grid Storage
University of Oxford
Oxford
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GBP 38,000 - 47,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Second-Life Battery Grid Storage. This role involves pioneering research in the integration and economic evaluation of second-life batteries aimed at enhancing clean electricity access, particularly in the Global South. You will engage in a collaborative environment, working alongside experts from various disciplines to advance the understanding of battery technologies and their societal implications. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while being part of a progressive team committed to innovation and sustainability.
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field or near completion required.
- Experience in research related to battery technology and power systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original research on second-life battery integration for energy storage.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on battery modelling and policy design.
Skills
Education
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Second-Life Battery Grid Storage to join the Power Systems Architecture Lab within the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. The post is funded by the Oxford Martin Programme on Circular Battery Economies. It is fixed term for 30 months (or up to December 2027).
You will undertake original research on the technical integration and economic evaluation of second life batteries for power grid energy storage, focusing on clean electricity access in the Global South. The research will bring together power grid and battery modelling, optimisation, economic evaluation and material flow analysis. The project will also involve close collaboration with researchers from other disciplines within the Oxford Martin Circular Battery Economies Programme, who are working on second-life battery modelling, re-certification, and redeployment, as well as social acceptability and policy design.
About you
You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, or be near completion, in electrical engineering, economics, applied mathematics or another related area. (For candidates with an undergraduate/master's degree, there is the potential for the appointment to be Grade 6 (£34,982 - £40,855 per annum).
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is a full-time fixed term post available for 30 months.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 22 April 2025.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Thomas Morstyn: thomas.morstyn@eng.ox.ac.uk.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact Person: Professor Thomas Morstyn
Vacancy ID: 178913
Contact Phone:
Closing Date & Time: 22-Apr-2025 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7
Contact Email: thomas.morstyn@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
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