Overview
Research Fellow – Battery Sensing (110869-1025). This role provides an opportunity to undertake scientific research in battery sensing, development, characterisation and manufacture. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional collaboration funded by the Faraday Institution, with academic partners including the universities of Birmingham, Nottingham, Cambridge and Oxford.
Responsibilities
* Conduct scientific research in battery sensing, development, characterisation and manufacture.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple institutions.
* Contribute to project goals within the Faraday Institution collaboration.
* Publish findings where appropriate and present at relevant forums.
Qualifications
* PhD in a relevant subject.
* Experience in sensor development, battery manufacture and testing.
* Ideally experience in battery development including experimental assessment/characterisation of battery and/or novel sensing technologies.
* Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and in a diverse research team.
* Demonstrated relevant research or development through academic experience/publications.
Offer and career progression
If you are near submission of your PhD or have not yet been conferred, initial offers will be at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum). Upon evidence of successful PhD award, you will be promoted to Research Fellow at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
The WMG Battery Systems Group combines academics, engineers and industry to address challenges in cell manufacture and integration into battery systems across applications including e-mobility, automotive, aerospace, rail, maritime and stationary storage.
About The University
The University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
Find out more at: https://warwick.ac.uk/about/
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 23:55 (BST).
To apply, click Apply and submit an application form via the official portal. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV should include: education and employment history, and any other relevant experience (e.g., volunteering, extracurricular).
Your Cover Letter should explain your motivations and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the job description (PDF attached). All essential criteria must be met to be invited to interview.
Interview Date: 10th November 2025. Start Date: To be confirmed.
Note: Applications must be submitted before the deadline. Only applications submitted via the official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What we offer
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements where possible; Warwick is a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check as appropriate.
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Right to Work
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Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Higher Education
For reference, a PDF of the Job Description is available in the listing as “JD Research Fellow – Battery Sensing (110869).pdf”.
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