Research Fellow in Electrochemical Energy Storage

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 16 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

As a Research Fellow within the Centre for eMobility and Clean Growth you will undertake and play a lead role in the development of impactful research and consultancy activity.  You will be committed to contributing to our continued success in delivery of science and engineering R&D programmes, joining a dynamic research centre with high levels of industry engagement.

This UKRI project is to be delivered through a consortium of academic and industry partners, with the work at Coventry University focusing on fast charge battery electrode and cell development and testing. This will involve moving from single layer pouch to prototype multilayer pouch cells, utilizing various state of the art technologies in device prototyping, and will offer a unique opportunity to engage and gain experience across the development and design journey of new energy storage technology.

Qualifications Required

PhD (or equivalent) or professional experience equivalent to a PhD demonstrating an ability to carry-out independent research with a background in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or Engineering.

Our Successful Candidate

You should have or be near obtaining a PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Physics or Engineering with a background in electrochemistry, electrode development and/or devices OR equivalent experience with a closely matching skillset to those specified in the Job Description and a strong familiarity with battery, supercapacitor or hybrid energy storage technologies.  Experience in one or more of the areas of ink development (especially from lab through to Kg scales), reel to reel coating technologies, cell fabrication and design moving from coin cell to prototype devices would be highly advantageous, with the successful candidate having at least one of these areas. You will have excellent communication skills, experience of contributing to publications and the ability to manage and drive your own research.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 38 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.

Closing Date: Sunday 31^st March 2024

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