Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Chemistry
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed term contract for 2 years
Salary
£35,116 to £45,413 per annum
About the Role
The Warwick Centre for Experimental Fuel Technology (CEFT) is aiming to develop innovative next generation fuel cell and battery technologies. A key feature of the Centre's work is that technology developments will be underpinned by fundamental understanding, either using a range of innovative techniques and workflows already available at Warwick (and some invented here) or by developing new methods.
This role will help lead our efforts in materials synthesis and structural characterisation. This is a great opportunity for an individual with imaginative ideas and aspirations to make a significant contribution to strategically important and growing area at the University of Warwick that will have global impact and visibility.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
About You
You will have extensive experience of the synthesis of inorganic materials, which might include solid-state synthesis or solvothermal methods, used to produce materials which may be oxides, chalcogenides, zeotypes, or metal-organic frameworks. You will have knowledge, or an interest in, using such materials for energy-related applications such as batteries, electrocatalysis, or ionic conductors.
You will be expert in developing innovative approaches for the reproducible synthesis of phase-pure samples of materials with control of crystal morphology from the nanoscale to the microscale. You will be experienced in the analysis of powder diffraction data to analyse the purity, crystallinity and crystal structures of materials, with knowledge of structure solution and refinement of crystal structure using the Rietveld method.
You will have experience of other materials characterisation methods, such as spectroscopic methods (X-ray, vibrational spectroscopy, for example) to characterise local atomic environment of materials. Your experience in these methods may extend from the laboratory to national facilities, such as synchrotron or neutron, where you might have coordinated and led experiments.
You will have an excellent publication record, with high quality publications in materials synthesis and structure solution. You will have an excellent record of poster and talk presentations at national and international meetings. You will be collegiate and able to demonstrate that you have worked effectively and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area of Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science (or be close to submitting your thesis).
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 06 April 2025 at 23:55 (GMT)
To apply, please click 'Apply' below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please attach a CV and cover letter.
* Your CV should include your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure your CV includes your most up to date qualifications and a summary of your education to date.
* Your cover letter should explain how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence and examples of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification detailing the essential criteria and any desirable criteria that you may fulfil.
What we Offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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