Research Assistant / Associate in Battery Characterisation

Salary: 43,003 - £56,345 per annum

Location: South Kensington Campus

Contract:

Full-Time, Fixed Term appointment for 12 months from 1 April 2025, extension of the contract may be possible

About the role:

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to investigate next generation batteries such as “anode-free” or “anode-less” Li cells. The focus of this research project is to use in situ and other characterisation techniques such as time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy (ToF-SIMS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray scattering, scanning electron microscopy, etc. to characterise battery properties such as SEI layers on anode-less substrates, and physical properties (thickness, Young’s modulus, etc.) of the SEI layers. This project will include both experimental and computational research activities. Rechargeable batteries are of significant interest to a wide range of industries such as electric transportation.

What you would be doing:

You will be working in an intellectually stimulating research environment with scientists working in both aligned research areas as well as a wide variety of other research areas. You will be a conscientious and innovative scientist with a PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering or relevant science and engineering discipline, and strong background in experimentation and characterisation. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

What we are looking for:

• Research Associate: Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering or relevant science and engineering discipline.
• Research Assistant: Near completion of a PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering or relevant science and engineering discipline.
• Research experience (e.g. characterisation, assembly, testing, etc.) in “anode-free” or “anode-less” Li cells.
• Hands-on experience of using characterisation techniques such as ToF-SIMS, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray scattering, scanning electron microscopy, etc. to characterise battery properties. Human Resources Division
• Hands-on experience in using and developing in situ and operando characterisation techniques.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• We provide a wide-ranging benefits package that includes resources, tools and networks to promote a positive working environment.
• Pensions – excellent employer contributions • Season Ticket loan – interest free.
• Childcare facilities – Early Years Education Centre
• Childcare vouchers – salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff accommodation
• Our flagship sports centre and gym in South Kensington Campus

*Candidates who have not yet officially been awarded their PhD will be appointed initially at Research Assistant (with a salary range of £43,003 to £46,297.

Further Information

Additional information please contact: Dr Ann Huang, a.huang@imperial.ac.uk.

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Darakshan Khan (d.khan@imperial.ac.uk).

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Closing date: 17 December 2024

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