Post-Doctoral Researcher

Cambridge - United Kingdom

Post-Doctoral Researcher – Modelling of Electrochemical Energy Devices

Cambridge, UK

About Schlumberger

We are Schlumberger, a leading provider of technology and services to the energy industry. With expertise in more than 120 countries, we partner with customers in close collaboration to create industry-changing technologies that unlock cleaner and safer access to energy. We design, develop, and deliver leading digital solutions and ground-breaking technologies to enable performance and sustainability that are crucial for the global energy industry. Schlumberger has a very strong commitment to research and engineering, supporting existing businesses while looking towards the development of technologies essential for the energy transition. At Schlumberger Cambridge Research, we strike a balance between academia and industry with projects from early-stage research all the way to solution development for real business challenges.

We define the boundaries of the industry by unleashing our talented people’s energy. We’re looking for innovators to join our diverse community of colleagues and develop new solutions and push the limits of what’s possible. If you share our passion for discovery and want to find out what you could really do, then here is the place to do it. 

Job Description 
To accelerate Schlumberger’s growth in the Energy Transition technology space, we are seeking a driven and creative scientist to join our newly created research programme on Energy Storage. Passion for science, teamwork and the desire to succeed are the core of our programme. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development of mathematical models to describe, understand and optimize electrochemical energy devices.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific approaches and innovative solutions to the development of mathematical models of electrochemical energy storage devices
• Using commercial simulation packages, implementing models and interpreting results
• Be up-to-date with the electrochemical energy devices scientific literature and technology developments
• Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and results to the team and stakeholders
• Engage and collaborate with Schlumberger technical community
• Publish scientific papers, write patents applications and attend conferences

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with modelling of at least one of the following: batteries, fuel cells or electrolyzers
• Experience with COMSOL Multiphysics is a plus

Schlumberger is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.