The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will conduct both experimental and numerical research to develop more efficient lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with enhanced thermoresponse capability

Key Responsibilities: 

• Development of new LIB fabrication, electrochemical characterization and thermal characterization facilities,

• Development of new composite phase change materials (PCM) with enhanced thermoregulation capabilities for LIB and associated fabrication facilities,

• Carry out LIB and composite PCM fabrication and perform electrochemical and thermal characterization of new libs,

• Develop numerical models and/or analytical formulations to predict electro-thermo process in conventional and new libs,

• Work closely with other graduate students and researchers on experimental and numerical investigations,

• Assisting the preparation of the necessary research reports and technical papers, and

• Work closely with researchers, graduate and undergraduate students performing research such as URECA or final year projects.

• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and his co-investigators in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the research team

• Perform all related assignments and studies as directed by the PI from time to time

Job Requirements: 

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related field,

• Experience in carrying out lithium-ion battery (LIB) fabrication and LIB electrochemical and thermal characterization,

• Experience in developing LIB fabrication and electrochemical characterization facilities,

• Experience in heat transfer experiments and measurements related to composite phase change materials,

• Relevant knowledge in material development related to LIB components including separators, electrodes and electrolytes,

• Expertise in numerical simulation and analytical formulations of electro-thermo processes in LIBs,

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.