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Research Fellow in NMR and Electrochemical Ion Storage in Carbon at the University of Birmingham University of Birmingham in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time fixed-term Research Fellow post at Grade 7 with salary normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822. Fixed term up to September 2029. No separate stipend or tuition funding is mentioned.
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Birmingham

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Research Fellow in NMR and electrochemical ion storage at the University of Birmingham, School of Chemistry.
This fixed-term, full-time Grade 7 post runs up to September 2029 and is based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. The project sits within Professor Melanie Britton’s interdisciplinary team and focuses on using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and imaging to understand how ions are stored electrochemically in carbonaceous materials. The work contributes to the Leverhulme Trust-funded project “A unified model of electrochemical ion-storage in carbon”.
Research themes include NMR spectroscopy, electrochemistry, materials chemistry, porous materials, and local structure–property relationships. The role involves developing and applying NMR methodology, designing electrochemical ion-storage experiments, operating instrumentation, analysing data, presenting findings, and contributing to publications, funding bids, and wider research activities.
Eligibility highlights: a first degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline; a PhD or near-completion in NMR; experience with experimental NMR techniques and materials characterisation; desirable experience in pulse programme design and electrochemical instrumentation.
Funding/salary: salary is normally £36,636–£46,049, with progression potential to £48,822. This is a salaried research job rather than a scholarship or studentship.
Deadline: 20 October 2026.
Informal enquiries: Phoebe Allan, [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term Research Fellow post at Grade 7 with salary normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822. Fixed term up to September 2029. No separate stipend or tuition funding is mentioned.
What's required
First degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline. PhD or near completion in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is required. Applicants should have experience with experimental NMR techniques and methods for characterising materials, with desirable experience in pulse programme design and electrochemical instrumentation. Strong analytical ability, clear communication skills, fluency in relevant theory and methods, and the ability to contribute to new methods, planning, administration, and collaborative research are expected.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Birmingham careers portal using the Apply Now link on the job page. Submit the application before the closing date and ensure your written materials reflect your own experience and communication style. For informal enquiries, contact Phoebe Allan by email.
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