Battery Sensor R&D Associate - Part-Time, In-Situ

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days off

Pension scheme

Cutting-edge labs

Global collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks a Research Associate to advance multifunctional battery sensor technologies within the Electrochemical and Bioelectronic Interface Group. You will design, fabricate, and test sensor systems for in-situ characterization of lithium-ion batteries, enabling safer, more reliable energy storage.

You will contribute to publications and presentations, collaborating with international partners to maximise impact and bridge fundamental research with real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrochemical energy storage, especially lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience in device microfabrication and sensor integration.
• Practical skills in materials characterization and in-situ/operando testing methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and international team.
• Strong communication skills and track record of (or potential for) high-quality publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on multifunctional battery sensor technologies as part of an EU Horizon project.
• Design, fabricate, and test sensor systems for in-situ characterization of lithium-ion batteries.
• Publish findings and present at conferences; collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

Skills

Electrochemical energy storage

Device fabrication

Materials characterization

Team collaboration

Publications

Job description

Imperial College London seeks a Research Associate to advance multifunctional battery sensor technologies within the Electrochemical and Bioelectronic Interface Group. You will design, fabricate, and test sensor systems for in-situ characterization of lithium-ion batteries, enabling safer, more reliable energy storage.

You will contribute to publications and presentations, collaborating with international partners to maximise impact and bridge fundamental research with real-world applications.