Research Associate - Thermo-electrochemical Energy Storage

Research Associate - Thermo-electrochemical Energy Storage
Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £33966 to £44263

Full Time, Fixed-term, Hybrid work available.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. 

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

Dr Dowon Bae’s Lab at Loughborough University explores electrochemical low-grade heat energy storage. The EPSRC has funded the project entitled “Heat Utilisation via Thermally Regenerative Electrochemical System (HEATHER)”, which aims to develop an efficient thermally regenerative redox flow battery system.

The main duty of the position will be to design the electrolyte with high heat-harnessing potential, considering the dimensional aspects of the redox flow battery. The post is fixed term until August 2025.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Key Requirements:

·         Experience in redox flow battery assembly and characterisation

·         Experience in CFD analyses for redox flow batteries

·         Experience in solar-powered redox flow batteries 

·         Previous postdoctoral research experience

·         Good written and oral communication skills

·         High-quality publication record within the redox flow battery field

·         Ability to conduct overseas external research visits

·         PhD (or about to obtain) in Mechanical Engineering

Commitment to observing the University’s Equal Opportunities policy at all times.

Desirable Requirements:

·         Experience in electrochemical flow cell design and fabrication

·         Experience in thermal runway of the batteries

·         Experience in RFB electrolyte design and preparation

·         Experience in nanofluid channel and mass transfer studies for RFB

·         Knowledge of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

·         Knowledge of RFB electrolyte safety and corrosion issues

·         Skills in writing bids for research grants

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Dowon Bae (Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering), via email to [email protected].

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date:  11 April 2024

Our Benefits

·         Generous annual leave allowance up to* 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)

·         Competitive pension schemes

·         A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.

·         We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.

·         BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Season ticker loan scheme

·         On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles

·         Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

·  Fantastic CPD, Linkedin learning and inclusive resources for development