PhD Positions in Battery Simulations

Atomistic Simulations of Li/Na-ion Batteries: Identifying Bottlenecks in Next-Generation Materials

The PHX Group is seeking two highly motivated PhD students to join our team.

Research Areas:

1. Kinetic Processes in Battery Materials – Li/Na diffusion during fast charging – Cathode degradation under extended cycling
2. Interfacial Reactions at Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces – Charge transfer barriers – Electrolyte decomposition mechanisms
3. Machine Learning for Materials Kinetics – Development of ML-based tools to accelerate kinetic simulations

These positions are part of the Impact Projects funded by Volt-Age. Successful candidates may enroll through either the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science or the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University.

To Apply:

Please contact Dr. Penghao Xiao with the following materials:

1. A brief research statement outlining your interests and goals
2. A current CV
3. Academic transcripts