Research Fellow - Electrochemical Engineering (111409-0326)

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact John Low (Associate Professor - Reader) at C.T.J.Low@warwick.ac.uk.

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

WMG are undertaking a research programme that investigates lithium-ion technology innovation, which fits with 'Electrochemical Science', 'Energy Storage', 'Manufacturing the Future' and ‘Resource Efficiency’.

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented research fellow to join Warwick Electrochemical Engineering Team. You would apply your own proven experiences, integrate activities with research team and learn about the industrialisation aspects of lithium-ion batteries.

You would focus on developing scientific innovation in lithium-ion batteries, specifically pursuing a competitive position in academic excellence with industry relevance. 

You will be working with industry and academic stakeholders in the UK and globally across several industrial programmes.

About You  

The successful candidate will understand existing lithium-ion battery technologies relating to component production, device manufacturing, and recycling processes.   

The successful candidate will have technical and research experience in the science and technology of lithium-ion batteries, including a good honour degree in a relevant subject and a PhD in a relevant discipline. You will also be expected to have a strong publication record in the lithium-ion batteries area. 
 
We seek passionate candidates driven by applied research based on strong research outcomes and driven by working at the interface of academia and industry.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description, click the 'Apply' button above. 

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

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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