Research Fellow, Cathode Active Material
1 day ago
Full time, fixed-term contract for 2 years.
WMG is a vibrant, cutting-edge research institution at the University of Warwick. We currently have a great opportunity for a Research Fellow to conduct in depth research within the field cathode active materials, in particular the synthesis and characterisation thereof.
Lithium-ion technology is an ever-expanding area of research and development, specifically the continuing advancement of cathode materials, with new materials demonstrating capacity in excess of 250 mAhr/g. The Copley Group are looking to complement on-going internal research with a Research Fellow, who would have responsibility to contribute towards our advancements and interface with external partners on identifying future opportunities.
We are looking for someone with significant experience in:
- Inorganic materials synthesis - hydrothermal, solvothermal, solid state, precipitation, mechanochemical and/or sol gel.
- Characterisation of inorganic materials - TEM/SEM, XRD, PSD, BET/BJH, XPS, XRF etc.
- Building and maintaining standard operating procedures and generating process documentation.
We will provide a great range of benefits which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, some fantastic savings on a wide range of products and services, and excellent learning and development opportunities.
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 (£30,497). 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 (£31,406 pa).
Interview Date: TBC.
**JOB PURPOSE**
You will undertake research in order to support the work of the department and develop and enhance its reputation, both internally and externally. Assist the Project Leader and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.
**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct in depth research into the scalable processing of cathode active lithium-ion materials. This will involve hands on duties on synthesis, characterisation, and optimisation strategies. It also extends analysis, interpretation of results and comprehensive literature searches as well as arranging meetings with senior management representatives and technical specialists from project partners, academic staff within WMG, and other university departments.
- Support the publication of research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to disseminate the result of research and scholarship in other reputable outlets. To attend and present research and project findings at professional conferences and contribute to the external visibility and profile of the department
- Assist with the development and delivery of training materials to disseminate and embed knowledge within project partners.
**Principal Accountabilities**
**_Research and Scholarship:_**
1. Help establish a sound research base within the department in order to assist the development of research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
2. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
3. Write up research work for publication.
6. May present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research, e.g. steering groups.
7. May contribute to the preparation of papers for steering groups and other bodies.
8. Communicate complex information (orally and in writing) and material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
9. Continually update own knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
**_Teaching and Learning Support:_**
1. Could be expected to contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department.
2. Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills.
3. May be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects.
**_Administration and Other Activities:_**
1. May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within the department, the faculty and the University.
2. Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
3. Work within budget constraints.
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