PhD in Stem

Sponsor/ Supporting Company: WMG – affiliated with Faraday Institution/nLocation: Coventry, University of Warwick/nStart Date: Oct 2026 – intake/nThe Battery Materials & Cells (BMAC) group at WMG, University of Warwick are looking for a PhD on linking fundamental battery research and industrial scale up & characterization. The PhD project will focus on the development and characterization of next generation Li-ion battery prototypes using the WMG pilot line facilities for industry-like pouch cells (including the new AMBIC – Advanced Materials Battery Industrialization Centre). Chemistries of interest include Ni-rich and LMFP (including blends) and anodeless formats. Research areas include determining the ideal electrode processing & formulations; identifying protocols to enhance performance & longevity; and interplay between degradation modes. Characterization methods include bespoke microscopy facilities, in-house and Synchrotron & neutron operando studies, and advanced electrochemistry./nThis project is affiliated with the Faraday Institution consortium: Lithium ion: Enhancing and Accelerating Performance – LEAP (formerly Degradation). Successful candidates will be affiliated with the LEAP project and Faraday Institution.