Research Associate in Sustainable Aluminium-Ion Battery Systems
Join a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project to develop sustainable and resilient aluminium-ion battery technologies through interdisciplinary research.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in environmental sustainability, techno-economic modelling, or materials science, seeking to contribute to cutting-edge battery technology research with interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities.
Overview
This Research Associate position at King’s College London focuses on advancing sustainable and resilient aluminium-ion battery technologies. The role involves conducting life cycle assessments, techno-economic modelling, and supply chain analyses to evaluate environmental and economic viability of next-generation battery chemistries. Collaborating with experimental teams, the successful candidate will inform materials science decisions and contribute to broader sustainability frameworks. The position is ideal for researchers with expertise in environmental science, economics, or materials engineering, offering opportunities for career development, mentorship, and international collaboration.
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive life cycle assessments to evaluate environmental impacts of aluminium-ion battery systems and compare them to lithium-ion alternatives.
- Develop and apply techno-economic models to identify key cost and sustainability hotspots in next-generation battery technologies.
- Map and analyse critical materials supply chains for aluminium-ion batteries, assessing resilience against geopolitical and policy shifts.
- Collaborate with experimental teams to inform materials selection and lab-scale design decisions for sustainable battery development.
- Extend sustainability and economic frameworks to evaluate other emerging battery chemistries beyond aluminium-ion systems.
- Mentor PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students within the research group.
- Participate in international research collaborations and travel for collaborative visits.
- Present research findings at conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Materials Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and collaboration (no formal test score specified).
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in life cycle assessment or techno-economic modelling.
- Experience with supply chain analysis or material flow modelling.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven research.
- Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and environmental impact assessment tools.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with experimental research teams.
- Experience with academic research, publication, and conference presentation.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Open to applicants with relevant postdoctoral experience.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Applicants must submit their CV, a cover letter outlining their research experience and how it aligns with the project, and a research statement detailing their approach to the specified tasks. Three academic references are also required. Apply through the King’s College London recruitment portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Three reference letters
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