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Research Fellow - Centre for Experimental Fuel Technologies - Redox Flow Batteries (110683-0725)Research Fellow - Centre for Experimental Fuel Technologies - Redox Flow Batteries (110683-0725)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 Shanwen Tao (Professor) at 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 two-year fixed-term contract, full time (1.0 FTE). An extension may be possible (end date no later than 31 December 2030).The Warwick Centre for Experimental Fuel Technology offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a strategically important and rapidly growing area of research focused on next-generation battery and fuel cell technologies.The Centre is a dynamic new initiative bringing together world-class research teams from the School of Engineering, the Department of Chemistry, and WMG at the University of Warwick. Our mission is to drive innovation in electrochemical energy technologies—combining applied technology development with deep scientific insight.Backed by outstanding facilities and expertise in electrochemistry, materials chemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy, modelling, and full device fabrication and testing, the Centre takes a holistic approach to developing advanced systems such as ammonia/methanol fuel cells and metal-based batteries (e.g. lithium, sodium, calcium). Other battery technologies are also within the scope of our research.RoleWe are now recruiting a Research Fellow to join this exciting venture within the School of Engineering. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the following area:Exploration of novel materials for redox flow batteries or affordable, scalable rechargeable batteries (excluding conventional Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺ systems), targeting renewable energy storage at grid scale.Other battery technologies can also be explored as part of the Centre.About YouYou will hold a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject, and will either have a PhD (or equivalent) in a related discipline such as, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science.The ideal candidate will have proven ability in research and evidence of quality research output in the relevant field of fuel cells, redox flow batteries or rechargeable batteries (non-conventional Li+/Na+/K+/Ca2+ batteries).You’ll bring strong subject knowledge, with a solid grasp of relevant research methods and techniques, enabling you to contribute effectively to ongoing research programmes. Experience or potential in contributing to funding proposals and securing external research funding is highly desirable.Collaboration is key to this role, and you’ll demonstrate the ability to work well with both academic and professional services colleagues, across disciplines and institutions. Your IT skills will include proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use digital tools to support your research and presentations.You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong command of written and spoken English. Your ability to manage time effectively, stay organised, and work both independently and as part of a team will be essential to your success in the role.If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About The DepartmentThis post is based at the University of Warwick, using our advanced experimental flumes in Engineering, and Warwick Research Technology Platforms, which have almost all the advanced materials characterisation facilities (University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link; Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of WarwickAbout 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: Sunday 31st August 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.Please note thatALLessential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. Please do not attach any additional document in your applications other than the required ones.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications submitted via our official careers webpage, .Interview Date: TBC Desired Start Date: 1st October 2025What 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. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (i.e. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process.Job DescriptionJD - Research Fellow - Centre for Experimental Fuel Technologies - Redox Flow Batteries (110683).pdf – 114KB Opens in a new windowRight to Work in the UKIf you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Warwick by 2x Get notified about new Researcher jobs inCoventry, England, United Kingdom . 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