Research Associate (Lithium-ion Battery in Fire)

Job Title: Research Associate (Lithium-ion Battery in Fire)
Department/School: Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £32,564 - £36,148 per annum
Duration: Fixed-Term until 31st May 2026 / Full-time
Closing Date: 8th April 2025
Reference Number: 035006

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will carry out experimental and analytical work on the thermal runaway mechanism of lithium-ion pouch batteries.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- A Degree in an Engineering discipline.
- A PhD (or near completion, i.e. thesis submitted) in a relevant area.
- Evidence of having undertaken studies involving the thermal runaway mechanism on lithium-ion pouch batteries.

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