Research Associate in Powder Mixing and Flow for Next Generation Dry Processing

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sheffield seeks a full-time Research Associate in Powder Mixing and Flow for Next Generation Dry Processing. This position focuses on developing new ways to process lithium-ion battery electrode formulations. Responsibilities include formulating powder mixtures, ensuring performance levels, and managing multiple projects. Ideal candidates should have a doctorate in relevant fields or equivalent experience. Collaborating with various researchers makes this role impactful in advancing battery technologies.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate or be close to completion in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in formulating multiphase powder mixtures.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a multiphase powder mixture for thick films.
• Ensure electrochemical performance matches state-of-the-art.
• Manage multiple ongoing project streams.
• Demonstrate high-quality research track record.

Skills

Electrochemical Engineering

Materials Science

Time Management

Education

Doctorate in Electrochemical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Job description

University of Sheffield

Working Pattern: (applicable if fractional, specify days if a business requirement) Full-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering.

School: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity in the School for a Research Associate in Powder Mixing and Flow for Next Generation Dry Processing. This is an ideal position for someonelooking to utilise their skills within an expert group of researchers across different research institutions; and to make an impact in the area of design and development of new ways to process dry powdered lithium-ion battery electrode formulations with suitable properties for downstream dry battery electrode (DBE) process.

This Faraday Institution funded research project (Nextrode) is well established, both in Sheffield and across our partner institutions, and we have received additional funding for a second phase of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate a multiphase powder mixture (containing active, binder and conductive additive) and imagine new ways to form powder into thick films with controlled porosity, conductivity and adhesion without the use of a solvent, slurry or paste.
• Ensure the electrochemical performance of the electrode will match or exceed the existing state-of-the-art.
• Manage your time effectively when there are multiple ongoing project streams.
• Demonstrate a track record of high-quality research.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should hold a doctorate (or be close to completion) in electrochemical, chemical engineering, materials science, or other physical science or relevant engineering discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience.

Diversity Statement

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.