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Research Fellow - Centre for Experimental Fuel Technologies (CEFT) (110592-0725)Research Fellow - Centre for Experimental Fuel Technologies (CEFT) (110592-0725)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. University of Warwick provided pay rangeThis range is provided by University of Warwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeAbout The RoleFor informal enquiries, please contact Melanie Loveridge (Associate Professor - Reader (Research Focussed)) will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.This is a great opportunity for an individual with imaginative ideas and aspirations to make a significant contribution to strategically important and growing area at the University of Warwick that will have global impact and visibilityThe Warwick Centre for Experimental Fuel Technology (CEFT) is aiming to develop innovative next generation battery and fuel cell technologies.A key feature of the Centre’s work is that novel & applied technology innovations will be underpinned by fundamental understanding, using a range of innovative techniques and characterisation facilities already available at Warwick or by developing new methods.The Centre is an exciting venture bringing together leading research groups in WMG, ,the Department of Chemistry and the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick.With world-leading expertise and facilities in electrochemistry, materials chemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy, modelling and battery and fuel cell construction and testing, we aim to develop next generation electrochemical energy technologies through holistic views of fuel cells (especially ammonia fuel cells) and metal and metal ion (Li, Na, Ca etc.) batteries, from the nanoscale to device level.Other battery technologies can also be explored as part of the Centre.This role will focus on leading our efforts in developing solid-state batteries and electrolytes (including scalable approaches) with comprehensive electrochemical testing in multiple formats. Characterisation will feature strongly in terms of structure / chemistry characterisation to underpin the electrochemistry developments.About YouYou will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area of Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science (or at least be close to submitting your thesis).You will have extensive experience of electrochemical testing of materials and cell fabrication experience. This ideally includes development and testing of solid-state energy storage devices and Li metal anodes. You will have knowledge, or an interest in, using such materials for in energy-related applications such as batteries and ionic conducting membranes.You will be experienced in the analysis of physical and chemical characterisation data to analyse structure and chemical properties of materials (XRD, NMR, various microscopies).You will have experience of other materials characterisation methods, such as spectroscopic methods X-ray, vibrational spectroscopy, for example) to characterise local atomic environment of materials. Any synchrotron-based experience would be advantageous, where you might have supported or helped to lead experiments.You will have a evidenced publication record, with high quality publications in electrochemical materials, battery-related research and characterisation synthesis. You will have significant experience of poster and talk presentations at national and international conference meetings.You will be collegiate and able to demonstrate that you have worked effectively and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.About The DepartmentWMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick with over 800 staff, world renowned for providing innovative solutions to industry through its research, development and education programmes. Our industry focussed education portfolio includes nearly 3,000 students studying management, technology and applied engineering subjects, at postgraduate and undergraduate level. We have high expectations for our teaching and our courses are regularly ranked top in the UK and amongst the leading courses in their field in the world.At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.For further information about WMG, please visit our website.For further information on the WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, please see our website.Further information about the Energy Innovation Centre can be found here.We believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK's upcoming engineers and inventors.Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found here.About The UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.QS World University Rankings 2024 Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit our website.How to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date.Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description PDF document below. Please note that all essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.Please see here for guidance on writing a cover letter. Wehighly recommendusing individual criteria as headers and explaining below, using examples, how you meet the criterion, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications submitted via our official careers webpage, .Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be confirmedWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committedto building an organisation ofmutual respectanddignity, promoting awelcoming, diverse, and inclusive workingand learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to berecognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpageshere.The University currently holds aRace Equality Charter Bronze Award,Athena Swan Sliver Awardand aDisability Smart Bronze Award.Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of theEUTOPIA European University Alliance.Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity, will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all necessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (i.e. children and/or adults).We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.Rehabilitation of Ex-OffendersThe University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. 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