Job Specifications
About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Professor Shanwen Tao at s.tao.1@warwick.ac.uk
This is a full time (36.5 hrs/week) fixed-term contract for up to 2 years, finishing no later than 31.12.28.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow for the ammonia fuel cell project led by Prof. Shanwen Tao.
The overall goal of the project is to develop new materials for direct ammonia fuel cells.
You will join our dynamic team with the expertise of materials discovery, materials for electrochemical devices such as fuel cells, electrolysers, batteries and electrochemical synthesis.
This post is based at the University of Warwick at the School of Engineering.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone previously researching in fuel cells, electrolysers, electrochemical synthesis or similar areas.
About You
We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a minimum 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject and a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline such as, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
The ideal candidate will have proven ability in research and evidence of quality research output in the relevant field of fuel cells, electrolysers or electrochemical synthesis.
You will have sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques related to fuel cells.
You will undertake independent and collaborative research and will be expected to write up your research for publication.
You will be expected to deal with any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, both within and outside the University, to promote a collegial environment, while contributing to the life and community of the School through various duties, such as supporting offer holder days and outreach activities, which may occasionally require weekend work.
You will possess quantitative and qualitative research skills in physical experimental work in both laboratory and fieldwork environments.
Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing is essential.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
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).
About The Department
This post is based at the University of Warwick using our advanced experimental facilities at Warwick Research Technology Platforms.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees, and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.
The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link; Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick.
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/.
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Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Thursday 26th March 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 attach a CV and Cover Letter. Within these documents, you should:
Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
Demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by specific reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term s
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