/*generated inline style */
Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
/*generated inline style */
Department
WMG
/*generated inline style */
Position Type
Fixed Term
/*generated inline style */
Duration
Fixed term contract until 30th September 2028
/*generated inline style */
Salary
£35,608 to £46,049 per annum
/*generated inline style */
About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Ivana Hasa (Associate Professor of Electrochemical Materials) at
[email protected].
WMG is a vibrant, cutting-edge research institution at the University of Warwick. We are seeking a Research Fellow to conduct high-quality research on direct recycling strategies for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials as part of a successfully funded Horizon Europe project.
The successful candidate will work closely with internationally recognised universities, research institutes and industrial partners to advance the direct recycling and resynthesis of cathode materials from recycled feedstocks, with a strong focus on industrial relevance and scale-up potential.
/*generated inline style */
About You
We are looking for someone with significant experience in:
Conducting independent and collaborative research within large, multidisciplinary and international consortia, including experimental planning, project delivery, technical discussions, data interpretation, reporting and scientific decision-making.
Developing and optimising processes for the resynthesis and thermal treatment of recycled LFP cathode materials, including binder removal and the restoration of material composition, structure and electrochemical performance.
Investigating the effect of key processing parameters, including precursor composition, temperature, mixing conditions and reaction time, on material purity, particle morphology and performance.
Characterising precursor, intermediate and final materials using appropriate chemical, structural, morphological and thermal analysis techniques.
Preparing electrodes, assembling laboratory-scale cells and conducting electrochemical testing to evaluate recycled materials and benchmark their performance against suitable commercial reference materials.
Establishing relationships between material composition, processing conditions, structure, morphology and electrochemical performance to support process optimisation.
Maintaining accurate experimental records and ensuring the quality, traceability and reproducibility of research data.
Disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conferences participation.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
/*generated inline style */
About the Department
Research Group: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/research/research-areas/battery-materials-and-cells/
Key information on prospective line manager: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/people/profile?id=1972251
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
/*generated inline style */
About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
/*generated inline style */
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the /*generated inline style */
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
/*generated inline style */
/*generated inline style */
