Research Associate for Futurecat

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

Materials and Manufacturing research at The University of Sheffield spans a diverse range of disciplines with core activity in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE). With approximately 40 full time members of academic staff and an annual research income of ~£12M per year, MSE contributed to the top ranking in the UK for Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering for Research Environment in the recent REF2021. MSE is also ranked number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2021 National Student Survey and consistently highly ranked in national employability surveys.

The first post, under the supervision of Professor Serena Cussen, will be aimed at synthesizing computationally predicted target polyanion phases, specifically oxalate-based cathode. The second post, under the supervision of Professors Eddie Cussen and Tony West, will be aimed at synthesizing and testing new Li-rich Mn-rich cathodes and harnessing dual cation-plus-anion redox potential.

For both posts, a background in solid-state or inorganic synthesis is vital. You will also be responsible for developing synthetic pathways to materials, optimising the experimental set-up and testing subsequent materials in battery cells. This will involve synthetic solid-state chemistry using high temperatures and controlled atmospheres, or other routes such as sol-gel, mechanical, microwave, or
hydrothermal synthesis via lower temperature pathways. These materials will be screened using Xray diffraction and experience of this technique is necessary.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.



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