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Research Fellow in Battery Materials and Interfaces University of Birmingham in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Fixed-term full-time Research Fellow post up to March 2027. Salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression to £48,822. The post is on an EPSRC-funded project (FLOWCAT).
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Birmingham

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Research Fellow in Battery Materials and Interfaces at the University of Birmingham (College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Energy Materials Group).
This fixed-term, full-time research position is part of the EPSRC-funded FLOWCAT project, focused on the flow synthesis of lithium-rich cathodes. The successful candidate will work on continuous-flow co-precipitation for cathode precursor synthesis, then synthesize and characterize final cathode materials and prepare/test battery cells.
Research areas and keywords: battery materials, cathode precursors, continuous flow synthesis, co-precipitation, materials characterisation, electron microscopy, particle size analysis, tap density analysis, X-ray diffraction with Rietveld refinement, battery electrochemistry.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD or near completion/post-viva in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field is required. The role also asks for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and prior experience with battery material synthesis, electrode manufacture, battery assembly, and electrochemical testing.
Funding and contract: salary £36,636–£46,049 (with progression up to £48,822), Grade 7, fixed term until March 2027.
Deadline: 16 October 2026.
How to apply: submit an application via the University of Birmingham careers portal. Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Dominic Spencer-Jolly at [email protected].
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time Research Fellow post up to March 2027. Salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression to £48,822. The post is on an EPSRC-funded project (FLOWCAT).
What's required
A PhD or near completion/post-viva in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related area is required. Applicants should have high-level analytical ability, strong communication skills, and fluent understanding of battery material preparation by co-precipitation, cathode particle characterisation (including electron microscopy, particle size analysis, tap density analysis, and X-ray diffraction with Rietveld refinement), and battery electrochemistry. Previous experience with synthesis of battery materials by co-precipitation, electrode manufacture, battery assembly, and electrochemical testing is expected. Candidates should also be able to assess resource requirements, contribute to planning and administration, coordinate work with others, and understand equality and diversity duties under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Birmingham careers portal using the Apply Now link on the job page. Review the job description and person specification carefully before submitting your application. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Dominic Spencer-Jolly by email.
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