About this role
Job Title: Research Fellow Reference: 582 Department: Physics Contract Type: Fixed-term contract Fixed Term End Date: 4 August 2029 Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Thursday 10 December, 11:59pm (UK) Full time Salary Range: £36,320.00 - £46,970.00 per annum About the Role We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work with us to perform operando electrochemical transmission electron microscopy experiments.
You will join the Department of Physics and collaborate with partners in WMG and Chemistry at the University of Warwick. Your role will be to use our operando TEM system (both Protochips and Chipnova electrochemistry holders), analyse resulting data, design suitable electrochemical experiments, and lead your own research projects and will collaborate across interdisciplinary teams using this technique. Beyond driving your own high-impact research, you will have opportunities to help mentor junior group members to develop your broader academic profile.
Research topics will principally be in aqueous rechargeable batteries, but will likely include opportunities in rechargeable batteries more broadly as well as other electrochemical systems. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .
About You
We are looking for someone who has or will soon obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline. You should have a proven track record of experimental research in advanced transmission electron microscopy, particularly with in situ or operando methods using silicon/silicon nitride microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) chips. Direct experience with liquid cell and electrochemical liquid cell approaches is highly desirable, supported by a firm grounding in electrochemistry and energy materials. In addition, you will have experience in suitable supporting characterisation methods and demonstrated research experience in electrochemistry and electrochemical materials.
You should also have a proven track record in academic publishing commensurate with their career stage. If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£35,302 per annum). Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£36,320 per annum).
For enquiries, please contact Dr Alex Robertson at [email protected]. About the Department You will be joining the Warwick Microscopy Group ( Microscopy Group (Physics) (warwick.ac.uk) ), which is a collaboration between several academics who all study materials and interface down to the nanoscale. The project supervisor, Dr Alex Robertson , specialises in the use of in situ techniques to understand nano and energy materials. This project will also offer opportunities to form cross-discipline collaborations with Warwick’s Electrochemistry group ( Warwick Electrochemistry and Interfaces Group ), who are world renowned experts in characterising electrochemical reactions, and the WMG battery research team ( Battery Materials and Cells Group - WMG (warwick.ac.uk) , who are projects leads in the UK’s Faraday Institution battery challenge research effort.
Department of Physics The post will be based in the Department of Physics, a vibrant academic department with 200 academic, research, technical and professional services staff, over 800 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate research students. We are proud of our diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.
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Childcare for interviews Childcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery ( www.warwick.ac.uk/services/childrensservices/nursery ) in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.
How to Apply To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance 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.
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