Research Assistant/Associate in Li-Ion Battery Formation

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Full time

University of Cambridge
– Department of Engineering

Location: Cambridge Salary: £33,002 to £46,049 Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract Placed On: 23rd October 2025 Closes: 7th November 2025

A position exists, for a [Research Assistant/Associate] in the Department of Engineering, to work on the formation process of Li-ion batteries.

The post holder will be located in [West Cambridge] Cambridgeshire, UK.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the Department of Engineering, to elucidate degradation mechanisms is Ni-rich cathodes for Li-Ion batteries. The post holder will be located at the University of Cambridge in the group of Prof. Michael De Volder in Engineering ) and collaborate closely with the group of Prof. Clare Grey in Chemistry, Cambridge ) and Prof Emma Kendrick in Materials, Birmingham

This role will focus on the study and optimisation of the formation process of Li-ion batteries, focussing on Ni-rich layered transition metal oxide cathodes (LiNi0.9Mn0.05Co0.05O2) materials as part of a large collaborative Faraday Institution Grant ).

Key responsibilities of the candidate include the development of advanced electrochemical protocols to study formation mechanisms, and the design and interpretation of operando and post-mortem analysis tools to elucidate complex battery formation mechanisms. A key responsibility is to collaborate closely with a large team of researchers across the UK that are part of the Faraday Institution Formation project.

We will consider candidates with various research backgrounds including chemical engineering, chemistry and material science. Applicants are required to have a PhD or be close to obtaining a PhD and have relevant experience in electrochemistry, Li-Ion battery fabrication and testing. Expertise in battery formation is an advantage.

The Faraday Institution has been established to provide incisive direction for the development of battery research in the UK with significant value placed on the inclusion of research groups with varied expertise in order to tackle the challenges provided by the advancement of battery technologies. We aim to provide a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative approach to research with a significant focus on providing training to produce the next generation of leaders within the field of battery research. The Faraday and the University of Cambridge have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with the recently formed EDI working group aiming to provide an environment where everyone feels valued, can contribute fully and thrive.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

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