Job Title: Research Fellow

Job Title: Research Fellow
Hiring Company: This is an exciting opportunity to lead a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham and Gen 2 Carbon Limited. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership project will focus on developing technically and commercially viable gas diffusion layers for high-volume applications using recycled carbon fibre, creating a circular UK supply chain for carbon fibre materials needed for water electrolyser and fuel cell components.
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Job locations: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston,Birmingham, UK
Requirements:

• First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications/experience

• A solid background in fundamentals related to proton exchange membrane fuel cells and water electrolysers
• A high level of fabrication skills in catalyst coated membrane / membrane electrode assemblies, and single cell testing skills including polarisation curve, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cycling voltammetry
• A high level of knowledge in surface engineering, materials formulation, characterisation and optimisation
• Demonstrable prior experience and track record in areas closely related to the main research responsibilities
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

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