Research Fellow in Solid-State Materials Chemistry or Energy Applications

Job title:

Research Fellow in Solid-State Materials Chemistry or Energy Applications

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

LocationUniversity of Warwick Campus, Coventry/*generated inline style */
DepartmentChemistry/*generated inline style */
Position TypePermanent/*generated inline style */
Salary£35,116 to £45,413 per annum/*generated inline style */
About the RoleFor informal queries, please email Professor Ricahrd Walton (Professor & Deputy Head of Department of Chemistry) at r.i.walton@warwick.ac.uk.The Warwick Centre for Experimental Fuel Technology (CEFT) is aiming to develop innovative next generation fuel cell and battery technologies.A key feature of the Centre’s work is that technology developments will be underpinned by fundamental understanding, either using a range of innovative techniques and workflows already available at Warwick (and some invented here) or by developing new methods.The Centre is an exciting venture bringing together leading research groups in the Department of Chemistry, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) 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 fuel cell and battery technologies can also be explored as part of the Centre.This role will help lead our efforts in materials synthesis and structural characterisation.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 visibility.We 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./*generated inline style */
About YouYou will have extensive experience of the synthesis of inorganic materials, which might include solid-state synthesis or solvothermal methods, used to produce materials which may be oxides, chalcogenides, zeotypes, or metal-organic frameworks. You will have knowledge, or an interest in, using such materials for in energy-related applications such as batteries, electrocatalysis, or ionic conductors.You will be expert in developing innovative approaches for the reproducible synthesis of phase-pure samples of materials with control of crystal morphology from the nanoscale to the microscale.You will be experienced in the analysis of powder diffraction data to analyse the purity, crystallinity and crystal structures of materials, with knowledge of structure solution and refinement of crystal structure using the Rietveld method.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.Your experience in these methods may extend from the laboratory to national facilities, such as synchrotron or neutron, where you might have coordinated and led experiments.You will have an excellent publication record, with high quality publications in materials synthesis and structure solution. You will have an excellent record of poster and talk presentations at national and international meetings.You will be collegiate and able to demonstrate that you have worked effectively and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area of Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science (or be close to submitting your thesis).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 ./*generated inline style */
About the DepartmentThe Department of Chemistry at Warwick is a thriving community of students, academics, researchers, and support staff.Our fundamental research pushes boundaries in all major fields of Chemistry. Through collaborations with the wider science community and industry, our applied work aims to tackle huge global issues, with a major focus on sustainabilityWe provide an inclusive, vibrant and friendly environment where our students have dedicated support to explore their passion for chemistry.
Athena SWAN Silver AwardWe are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia.We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010.We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities./*generated inline style */
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./*generated inline style */
How to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Sunday 06 April 2025 at 23:55 (GMT)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 past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.

• Your C V should your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure your CV includes your most up to date qualifications and a summary of your education to date.
• Your cover letter explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence and examples of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification detailing the essential criteria and any desirable criteria that you may fulfil.

Please see here for guidance on writing a cover letter.We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.Interview Date: TBCStart Date: ASAP/*generated inline style */
What 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./*generated inline style */
Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, 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 webpages here .The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award , Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA 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./*generated inline style */
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Expected salary

£35116 – 45413 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:32:46 GMT

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