Background
The project is an industry-academic collaboration funded through the UKRI IAA scheme. The academic lead is based at the Royce Hub building at the University of Manchester, which has state-of-the-art electrochemical facilities. The industrial collaborator is a dynamic Manchester-based SME company that primarily manufactures automated equipment for battery research and production.
Overall Purpose of the Job
This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is funded by the IAA Pilot scheme, aimed at accelerating the impact of university research by translating technology to industry. Cellerate, the industrial partner, seeks to develop and evaluate reference electrodes for battery applications, specifically for their advanced test cell format (Protocell).
Cellerate has significant expertise in automating cell assembly and will provide access to high-precision cell assembly equipment. The project will assess the performance of suitable reference electrodes within Cellerate’s new test cell format. The close proximity of the university and industrial labs (approximately 1 mile apart) will facilitate collaboration.
The role involves designing and fabricating suitable reference electrodes, automatic assembly of test cells, electrochemical analysis, and reporting results. The researcher will gain experience with automated battery research techniques and state-of-the-art electrochemical testing technology.
Equality and Diversity
The Department of Chemistry is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The department holds a Silver Award, recognizing good practices such as flexible working, family-friendly policies, and work-life balance support. Applications from women are particularly encouraged. Appointment will be based on merit. For more information, visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/.
What You Will Get in Return
* Market-leading pension scheme
* Employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over Christmas
* Discounts at major retailers
Equality and Inclusion
We support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Flexible Working
Our university supports flexible working arrangements. Find out more here. Hybrid working may be considered.
Important Notices
Please note we cannot respond to enquiries, nor accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.
Contact Details
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews: Prof Robert Dryfe at robert.dryfe@manchester.ac.uk.
General enquiries: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.
Application Deadline
This vacancy closes at midnight on the specified deadline. Refer to the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.
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