Research Fellow

Coventry University; Coventry; In loco; GBP 39.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

Staff Discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Coventry University seeks a motivated Research Fellow to join an industry-led project on battery intelligence for BESSs. The role focuses on testing, data analysis, modelling, and AI-enabled SOC/SOH estimation.

The project runs for 12 months with Innovate UK funding and involves collaboration with two industry partners. Based at Coventry University, you will develop and validate algorithms, support experimental investigations, and translate research into practical battery management solutions

Competenze

• Demonstrable expert knowledge of battery technologies, especially lithium-ion batteries and BMS.
• Advanced knowledge of research methods with ability to develop objectives, projects and proposals.
• Experience writing up research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Mansioni

• Conduct battery testing and data analysis to support experimental investigations.
• Develop and validate AI-enabled algorithms for SOC and SOH estimation.
• Model battery performance and contribute to lab measurements and real-world data validation.
• Collaborate with industrial partners to translate research into practical solutions.

Conoscenze

Battery tech

Lithium-ion

BMS

Battery ageing

Data analysis

AI techniques

Formazione

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

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Division, Department Research Division , Research Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth (ECG)

Salary Competitive starting salary range from £38,784 up to £42,254 per annum(dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary rangefor candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode Fixed Term Until 31/01/2028, Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 13 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

Coventry University is seeking a motivated and talented Research Fellow to join an industry-led collaborative research project focused on battery intelligence for battery energy storage systems (BESSs). The project will investigate advanced battery testing, modelling, and intelligent state estimation, with an emphasis on physics-guided artificial intelligence (AI).

Fully funded by Innovate UK for 12 months starting February 1st 2027, the project brings together academic expertise and industrial requirements to develop and validate innovative approaches to battery performance assessment, condition monitoring, and state monitoring. The successful candidate will be based at Coventry University and work closely with two industry partners to address practical challenges in battery characterisation, operational monitoring, and intelligent battery management system (BMS).

The role will focus on battery testing and data analysis, battery modelling, and the development and validation of AI-enabled algorithms for estimating battery state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH). The successful candidate will contribute to experimental investigations, model development, algorithm implementation, and the validation of research outcomes using laboratory measurements and, where available, real-world operational data.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake applied research at theintersection of battery technologies, artificial intelligence, and energy storage, working directly with industrial partners to translate research advances into practical solutions.

Qualifications Required

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, Energy Systems, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline; or a relevant bachelor's or master's degree combined with equivalent relevant research or industrial experience.

Our Successful Candidate

A highly motivated and experienced Research Fellow with demonstrable expert knowledge and understanding of battery technologies, particularly lithium-ion batteries, BMS, battery performance, or battery ageing. Including experience contributing to the innovation and development of the field. An Advanced knowledge of research methods and techniques with demonstratable adherence to all regulations, you will have the ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals for own and joint research.

Research sufficient to write up research and produce excellent, high-quality publications inhigh profile peer reviewed journals and present at national/international events, you will be committed to working collaboratively on research development, delivery and dissemination including interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary research, public engagement, and knowledge exchange.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine physics-based understanding with data-driven and AI techniques to develop robust, accurate, and interpretable battery state-estimation methods. Knowledge of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, including their characteristic flat open-circuit voltage regions and voltage hysteresis, would be advantageous.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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