Research Fellow

Location: Highfield Campus

Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The University of Southampton in collaboration with Gham Power and Swanbarton have secured a short-term project to develop the Soluble Lead Flow Battery for installation at Gahme Power in Nepal.

As a result we are seeking to appoint a fixed term 4-month research fellow to facilitate and deliver a programme of research testing aerogel thermal barrier materials within proxy and actual battery environments.

You will be an mechanical engineer who holds a PhD degree or is submitting a PhD thesis before September 2026 with evidenced-supported experience of testing materials. Knowledge of electrochemical process and physical materials properties is an advantage. 

You will join a large and friendly Mechanical Engineering department and work within the Energy Technology Research Group. The project will benefit from close collaboration with other researchers and with colleagues in the collaborative project.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

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