Solid State Battery Technician

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton seeks a Specialty Technician to join the Zepler Cleanrooms team. This role focuses on developing advanced materials for solid-state batteries, offering strong career growth and opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders. Ideal candidates will have laboratory experience and a background in science.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Participation in research training events

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Proven laboratory experience is essential.
• Degree in a science-related field or equivalent industry experience required.
• Knowledge of material synthesis and glass fabrication is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop lithium-doped glass fibre materials for solid-state batteries.
• Collaborate closely with industry partners to apply research findings.
• Participate in research training events and career development opportunities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Planning and progress demonstration

Knowledge of material synthesis

Glass fabrication

Education

Degree in a science-related field

Job description

Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Research Field: Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 12 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

Position: Specialty Technician

The Novel and Compound facility Glass, part of the Zepler Cleanrooms at the University of Southampton, is creating the next generation of advanced materials for optical, photonic, and electronic applications.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant team developing lithium-doped glass fibre materials for use in solid-state batteries (SSB) alongside industrial partners, Morgan Advanced Materials Ltd. The role involves close collaboration with industry to apply research findings in state-of-the-art battery prototypes. The position is based at the University of Southampton, ranked in the top 1% of world universities, within the renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre, known for optical fibre technologies.

Facilities include advanced cleanroom technologies, with full training and support provided. The role offers career development opportunities and participation in research training events. Candidates should have proven laboratory experience, the ability to plan and demonstrate progress, and a degree in a science-related field or equivalent industry experience. Knowledge of material synthesis and glass fabrication is desirable.

The work hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, 35 hours per week. This role is ideal for an ambitious research technician eager to impact next-generation SSB technology.

The University promotes an inclusive environment, holding an Athena SWAN Silver Award, and values equality and work-life balance. For more information on staff benefits and reasons to join, please click here.

To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills match the role requirements.