Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06458

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

05-Sep-2025

About us

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UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK and has world-class standing. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from molecular scale to complex systems.

About the role

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The post holder will be required to carry out research to develop and understand next generation electrode materials for advanced Li-ion batteries, and apply X-ray characterisation and diagnostic techniques to understand their modes of operation. This will include working closely with industry and university project partners.



The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of battery electrode technologies, with a focus on the development of novel cathode materials. The role involves creating tools for operando studies of electrodes, employing multi-scale X-ray imaging techniques, including diffraction and spectroscopic imaging, alongside advanced image analysis. You will also carry out electrochemical and microstructural diagnostics to better understand electrode behaviour. A key aspect of this position is the promotion and application of in-situ and operando characterisation approaches within the broader battery research effort.



Salary is 43,981 - 52,586 per annum inclusive of London allowance.



This is a fixed term role until 31st of March 2026 in the first instance.



This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

About you

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The successful candidate will be expected to hold or shortly expect to obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Electrochemistry, Materials Science or in a closely related field. You will have knowledge of advanced x-ray characterisation of electrochemical energy materials and devices, with a focus on in situ or operando techniques. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working in a research environment, as well as working knowledge of x-ray powder diffraction as applied to battery materials or similar.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.



If you have any queries about the role, please contact claire.saunders@ucl.ac.uk.



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The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.



These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/