Research Fellow in Fuel Cells (107321-0726)

Duration: Fixed term contract for up to 2 years - Finishing no later than 31st December 2028

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Professor Shanwen Tao at s.tao.1@warwick.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow for the ammonia/methanol fuel cell project led by Prof. Shanwen Tao.

The overall goal of the project is to develop new materials for direct ammonia/methanol fuel cells.

You will join our dynamic team with the expertise of materials discovery, materials for electrochemical devices such as fuel cells, electrolysers, batteries and electrochemical synthesis. We welcome applicants with hands on experience in assembling and operating small fuel cell or electrolyser stacks. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone previously researching in fuel cells, electrolysers, electrochemical synthesis or similar areas.

About You  

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a minimum 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject and a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline such as, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

The ideal candidate will have proven ability in research and evidence of quality research output in the relevant field of fuel cells, electrolysers, electrochemical synthesis or assembling and operating small fuel cell or electrolyser stacks.

You will have sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques related to fuel cells.

You will undertake independent and collaborative research and will be expected to write up your research for publication.

You will be expected to deal with any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met.

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, both within and outside the University, to promote a collegial environment, while contributing to the life and community of the School through various duties, such as supporting offer holder days and outreach activities, which may occasionally require weekend work.

You will possess quantitative and qualitative research skills in physical experimental work in both laboratory and fieldwork environments.

Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing is essential.

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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