MSN - Postdoc Position in Advanced Coating of LFP Materials in Collaboration

Organisation/Company MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 11 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Morocco Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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POSTDOC POSITION IN ADVANCED COATING OF LFP MATERIALS – IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, CANADA

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to explore advanced coating techniques for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) materials. This role focuses on developing cutting‑edge solutions to enhance the performance of LFP batteries, with a particular emphasis on advanced material coating strategies.

The project addresses the growing need to improve the surface properties and stability of LFP materials, especially under high‑performance applications. Traditional methods for coating and stabilising LFP cathodes often face limitations in durability and electrochemical efficiency. This research aims to overcome these challenges by applying innovative coating techniques using polymer‑ and nanomaterial‑based coatings. These advanced coatings will enhance not only the chemical and thermal stability of the LFP materials but also improve their electrochemical performance, surface area, and selective permeability.

The successful candidate will investigate methods to coat active materials, such as nanostructured coatings, to protect the LFP particles while optimising their performance in high‑energy‑density applications. The coated LFP materials should exhibit superior mechanical and chemical resilience, ensuring that the coatings maintain their structural integrity during industrial‑scale operations.

• Developing novel polymer‑ or nanomaterial‑based shells to coat the LFP particles.
• Enhancing the surface properties of the coatings to selectively permit ion diffusion, increasing electrochemical performance while reducing unwanted reactions.
• Ensuring that the coated LFP materials remain stable under high‑voltage and cycling conditions typical in energy storage applications.
• Focusing on scaling these advanced materials for industrial applications, from traditional battery technologies to more innovative energy storage systems.

This position will contribute to the next generation of LFP‑based batteries, improving their safety, efficiency, and overall performance for sustainable energy storage solutions.

The successful candidate will carry out duties to the highest standard and will:

• Undertake original research of international excellence.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research projects.
• Publish papers in leading journals and present research findings at national/international conferences, workshops, and meetings to effectively disseminate the results and contribute to successful research outputs.
• Communicate the development, progress and results of research activities to the team, ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Establish collaborative links with the core scientific personnel in related program areas to gain exposure to and build knowledge on experimental/research activities and approaches, in order to improve conceptual development and industrial implementation.
• Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in research studies.
• Support, if required, the development of proposals for research funding.

• PhD in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related subject.
• Expertise in electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, and materials synthesis.
• Proficient in the materials (polymers and nanomaterials) characterization.
• Solid knowledge and experience in polymer coating and LFP or other battery…