Sodium-Ion Battery Performance via Atomistic, AI and Continuum Modelling
University of Southampton · Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
England, United Kingdom
30 September 2026; exact cutoff time was not stated on the FindAPhD project page.
About This Opportunity
University of Southampton is offering a fully funded PhD to optimise sodium-ion batteries using atomistic simulation, AI and continuum modelling.
The project connects atomistic simulations with continuum battery models to understand sodium incorporation, capacity and cycling lifetime and to identify improved electrode materials. It works alongside Faraday Institution experimental programmes and an industry partner.
Level PhD
Programme PhD Chemistry (7189)
Field Multiscale Modelling of Sodium-Ion Batteries
Specialization Materials Science & Engineering
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
- Amount Fully Funded
- Funding Type Stipend
- Funding Status Fully Funded
- Tuition Coverage Fully Covered
- Stipend Yes
Requirements
Education
Applicants must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in chemistry, physics or materials science. Experience with density-functional-theory calculations or other atomistic simulation methods is desirable.
Experience
- Density-functional theory
- Atomistic simulation
- Machine learning
- Continuum modelling
- Battery modelling
General Skills
Languages
- English · Not Specified · required
Applicants must be UK nationals or hold settled status.
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