Are you interested in working in a large collaborative team to advance the design of next-generation energy storage materials? You will be based at the Institut Néel (CNRS) and the SyMMES laboratory (CEA) within the GIANT campus of Grenoble. Your role will involve characterizing and performing electrochemical measurements on new cathode materials prepared using the niche technique of Cold Sinter Processing (CSP), a technology poised to revolutionize the autonomy and safety of electric vehicles by enabling the production of new materials and devices at low energy costs.

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This thesis addresses the challenge of All Solid-State Lithium Batteries (ASSLBs) by developing new  hybrid electrodes using CSP synthesis, aim to overcome ASSLB limitations and pioneer sustainable processing methods. 

This studentship focuses on three main areas: synthesizing new CSP-based materials (Néel), evaluating their performance in batteries (SyMMES), and advanced nanostructure characterization (Néel, SyMMES). We will use various characterization techniques, including X-ray/neutron Total and Small Angle Scattering (SAXS/SANS), complemented by 2D and 3D imaging techniques (e.g., SAXS/WAXS-CT). This comprehensive analysis is essential for understanding the relationship between processing, structure, and properties, guiding future synthesis efforts.

You will establish an interdisciplinary network that brings together research activities at Néel and SyMMES and large scale facilities, creating opportunities for pioneering science in a burgeoning field of research. You will work under the supervision of Maria Diaz-Lopez (Neel) and Sandrine Lyonnard (SyMMES).

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. The offer will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and may close before September 15, 2024.  The starting date is flexible, depending on the student's availability and mutual agreement.