Research Fellow (Battery Cathode Synthesis and Scale-Up - CATMAT)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to September 2025

Role Summary

People are at the heart of what we are and do. We want to attract outstanding, inspirational, and talented people, support them to succeed. Working at the University of Birmingham gives you access to the best financial and physical resources, a beautiful campus and an intellectually stimulating and diverse community.  

The Energy Materials Group (EMG) at the University of Birmingham is seeking a motivated researcher to join the Faraday Institution CATMAT project, focusing on lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturing. In this role, you will help drive world-leading research by designing and implementing sustainable manufacturing processes with cutting-edge technologies.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of cobalt-free cathode materials, collaborating with researchers at the University of Birmingham and other academic and industrial partners. A background in science or engineering, with experience in manufacturing processes and materials design, is highly desirable.

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals, with support from a mentor if needed.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret research data through methods like scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques, and methods.
• Address and resolve challenges that may affect research objectives and deadlines.

Person Specification

• Hold a Batchelor degree in Science or Engineering discipline relevant to the project or equivalent qualifications 
• Hold, or be close to the completion of, a PhD in an area relevant to Materials or Chemical Engineering
• Prior knowledge, experience and achievements in: Batch reactor technologies, materials synthesis and characterisation; Battery manufacture and testing protocols is desirable. However, training will be given to the right candidate in these areas

Informal enquiries can be made to Emma Kendrick, email: e.kendrick@bham.ac.uk 

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 20/11/2024

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