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Jochen Blumberger at the Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Laboratory, University College London, UK.

Interested candidates may want to work on one of the following two projects.

Project 1: Machine Learning Molecular Dynamics.

The project involves the** development and application of machine learning methods that enable a major boost of the time and length scales accessible to ab-initio/first principles molecular dynamics simulations.** You will contribute to the development of novel work flow...

The global need for researchers with capabilities in materials chemistry, digital intelligence and automation is intensifying because of the growing challenge posed by Net Zero and the need for high-performance materials across multiple sectors. The disruptive nature of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and emerging quantum computing offers timely and exciting opportunities for PhD graduates with these skills to make a transformative impact on both R&D and society more b...

How do we build grid batteries that are cheap, safe and made from abundant materials?

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are a promising answer – zinc is low-cost, non-toxic and works in water-based electrolytes. But current ZIBs still suffer from limited lifetime and efficiency because the electrolyte, cathode and their interface are not optimised together.

This PhD will tackle that challenge head-on. You will design “smart” aqueous or gel electrolytes and matched cathode coatings that work as a single sy...

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are tuneable two-dimensional nanomaterials with demonstrated promise as platforms for the delivery of biological molecules via aerosol formulations. Their unique material properties—namely, adjustable particle size, plate-like morphology, and surface charge—enable enhanced penetration through biological barriers, optimised uptake by target cells, and control over release kinetics. In aerosol science, such material characteristics are critical for influencing depo...