Research Fellow (109713-0924)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: 12 months

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Julie Macpherson (Professor) at j.macpherson@warwick.ac.uk. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to join the University of Warwick Electrochemistry and Interfaces Group (www.warwick.ac.uk/electrochemistry), a world-renowned group in the field of electrochemical research. You will gain experience working at the forefront of electrochemical sensor development for water-quality testing. Building on existing technology within the group focused on boron doped diamond electrodes and 3D printed electrodes, the role involves design, evaluation and optimisation of sensor performance for key water quality indicators towards real-world commercial application. The project will be focused specifically on “Development of a portable electrochemical sensor for dissolved oxygen” an environment indicator as important as pH in the measurement of the water quality, especially in environmental settings. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, vibrant and multidisciplinary environment. You will gain experience not only in a range of electrochemical sensor development methods and techniques but will be provided with the space and resources to develop your personal career and profile. The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months.

Relevant publications:

 A Practical Guide to Using Boron Doped Diamond in Electrochemical Research, PCCP, 2015, 17, 2935

An sp2 Patterned Boron Doped Diamond Electrode for the Simultaneous Detection of Dissolved Oxygen and pH, ACS Sensors, 2019, 4, 756

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

About You

We are looking for someone with a PhD in a relevant area and experience in electroanalytical methods, techniques and electrode material characterisation. You should be competent in experimental laboratory work, adept at analysing and communicating results to a variety of audiences, and able to take a methodical and analytical approach to your research.

You should enjoy working in a team environment where your skills and expertise can contribute to world-class research output and be comfortable contributing towards the training of PhD and master’s students. You should also be excited about working closely with industry to develop a technology which may have a substantial impact on health/environmental issues.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure. 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 21 October 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button. 

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