Research Fellow (Nextrode)

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK 

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822  

Grade 7

Full Time / Fixed Term Contract up to September 2026  

Closing date: 3 May 2026

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 Nextrode project, which addresses a range of crucial scientific and industrial challenges in battery electrode manufacturing. In this role, you will contribute to world‑leading research by designing and implementing sustainable manufacturing processes using cutting‑edge technologies.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help develop novel metrology techniques and in‑process measurements for electrode manufacture, enabling new design opportunities and improved performance. You will collaborate closely with researchers at the University of Birmingham and with academic and industrial partners across the Nextrode consortium.

A background in science or engineering — particularly with experience in manufacturing processes, materials design, or electrochemical systems — is highly desirable.

Main Responsibilities

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

• Develop and apply novel techniques, particularly for in-line study of electrode manufacturing processes.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Plan and carry out high-quality research using appropriate methodologies; pursue personal research ideas and secure funding support.
• Address and resolve challenges that may affect research objectives and deadlines.

Person Specification

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the area of specialism, or equivalent qualifications.
• Hold, or be close to the completion of, a higher degree (PhD) relevant to the research area.
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Experience of applying and developing successful experimental techniques and contributing to new methodological approaches.

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, please quote Job Ref 102328 in all enquiries.  

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