research fellow London, England
Job description
About us
UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK and has world-class standing. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, and from molecular scale to complex systems. It is undergoing a period of rapid growth, and is the home of the EPSRC “Frontier Engineering” Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering, as well as the Electrochemical Innovation Laboratory. For more information see www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng The Electrochemical Innovation Lab (EIL) is a world-leading centre of research excellence. One of the largest and most dynamic groups in the world specializing in electrochemical science and technology, our activities continue to expand with a new initiative, the Advanced Propulsion Lab (part of UCL East) and substantial research funding from the Faraday Institution. For more information see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/electrochemical-innovation-lab/
About the role
The post holder will be required to undertake research to develop a modelling platform for Li-S batteries based on the microstructural characteristics of the electrodes, including novel architectures that have and will be developed throughout the project. Real world Li-S cells will be imaged at varying states of charge and health to enable a fully parameterized physical model of operating batteries. A 3D image-based model has already been developed in the project, but it is computationally intensive and limits the volumes that can be studied. Pore network modelling will be deployed to reduce computational intensity and enable large electrodes to be realistically represented in the models. Main duties include: - To develop tools for the modelling of LiS batteries based on multi-scale 3D X-ray imaging data - To understand the transport properties of novel electrode structures developed in the programme via diffusivity, conductivity and pore network modelling - To use data from novel operando diagnostic and characterisation of Li-S battery electrodes to parametrise advanced battery models
About you
The ideal candidate will therefore have a strong background in electrochemical and physical modelling, as well as knowledge of characterisation techniques such as X-ray CT. A strong background in the modelling of porous media is vital for the role. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa. Note: Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £35,702-£37,548 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis). A full job description and person specification can be found at the bottom of the page. If you have any queries about this position, please contact Dr Rhodri Jervis [email protected], or Claire Saunders [email protected]
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
