Research Fellow in Energy Storage - School of Chemistry - 96060 - Grade 7

£44263

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

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To undertake research in the synthesis and energy storage applications of metal-nitrogen-hydrogen materials (e.g. metal amides/imides/nitride-hydrides) under the supervision of Dr Josh Makepeace. In this role there is a preference for candidates with experience in battery chemistry, particularly the application of solid state electrolytes.

To analyse and interpret experimental results and communicate those results through articles for peer-reviewed scientific journals, poster and oral presentations at national and international conferences, and other written/multimedia forms for dissemination to a wider non-specialist audience.

To play an active role in the Makepeace research group and wider materials chemistry group in the School of Chemistry by participating and presenting in group meetings, contributing to the operation of the communal laboratories, assisting with the supervision of research students, maintenance and training on relevant laboratory equipment.

To participate in and help develop collaborations with other academic and industrial partners.

Perform research; collect, analyse and interpret data to a high level of competency and quality.

Contribute to developing new ideas, directions, techniques and methods in order to advance the project and enhance its quality.

Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars and conferences.

Supervise and mentor students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD/Masters students where appropriate to the discipline.

Contribute to a positive and supportive research group culture through engagement with group meetings and collaboration with other researchers.

Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.

Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.

Help to deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.

First degree in area of specialism and normally, to have completed or be nearing completion of a higher degree (PhD) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.

High level experimental and analytical capability in one or more of the following areas relevant to energy storage applications: solid state synthesis, air-sensitive sample handling, battery testing and electrochemical characterisation, solid electrolytes, porous materials synthesis and characterisation, catalyst testing and characterisation, structural analysis.

Ability to communicate complex information clearly through oral and written presentations for national and international audiences.

Excellent interpersonal skills for working as part of a research team and interacting with collaborators.

Experience in relevant analysis techniques and protocols including X-ray and neutron diffraction, TGA, MS, Raman/IR spectroscopy, Rietveld analysis etc.

Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes. Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme.

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work as part of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship research programme focussed on energy storage applications on metal-nitrogen-hydrogen materials. The programme looks to demonstrate the application of these materials as catalysts for the production of hydrogen from ammonia, solid state electrolytes, battery cathode materials and porous materials. The project is led by Dr Josh Makepeace and will be based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. The position will involve synthesis of metal-nitrogen-hydrogen materials and application of them in the context of next-generation batteries, including all solid state formulations.