Research Fellow in electronics and communications engineering

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

The Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth is looking for a Research Fellow to work as part of a team delivering a Horizon Europe project. This role will support an ambitious research initiative with multiple international partners, focused on producing smart and self-healing cells. A particular focus will be developing smart communications using hybrid powerline communication and radio. The work will also involve the development of novel instrumentation for in-situ cell monitoring. 

You will join a quickly growing research centre with high levels of industry engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for you to significantly expand your technical research skills within the strategically important area of cell sensing and battery management systems, which in turn will be used for supporting industrially relevant battery system-level diagnostics.

Under the line management supervision and guidance of Dr Joe Fleming, and in close collaboration with project partners, you will contribute to research and consultancy activity, prepare reports and deliverables within the project. In addition, you will gain valuable exposure to the Centre’s research, including the submission of funding bids with support from your line manager. 

In return, we will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a very generous holiday allowance, savings on a wide range of products and services, and excellent learning and development opportunities.

This will be a fixed-term contract. The salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should include a CV and a summary of relevant research experience with their application.

Qualifications Required

You should have a PhD in Electroincs and/or communications and be able to demonstrate relevant expertise in the area of powerline communication/RF design and various sensors applications.

Our Successful Candidate

A highly motivated and experienced Research Fellow with demonstrable expert knowledge and understanding of Electronics and/or communications including experience contributing to the innovation and development of the field.  An Advanced knowledge of research methods and techniques with demonstrable adherence to all regulations, you will have the ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals for own and joint research.

Research sufficient to write up research and produce excellent, high-quality publications in high profile peer reviewed journals and present at national/international events, you will be committed to working collaboratively on research development, delivery and dissemination including interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary research, public engagement, and knowledge exchange.

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.

Closing Date: 8^th April 2024