Research Fellow (108064-0925)

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Shanwen Tao (Professor) at s.tao.1@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

2 year full time fixed term contract ending no later than 31st May 2028.

You will undertake research on new electrocatalysts for electrochemical synthesis of ammonia or related technologies. 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 queries that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met. 

We are looking for a Research Fellow in electrochemical synthesis of ammonia.

You will be associated with EPSRC funded project UK-HyRES: Hub for Research Challenges in Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels, which is a significant five-year research programme in hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels and will be working with UK academic and industry partners in these areas.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with solid research experience in electro-catalysts such as catalysts for electrochemical synthesis of ammonia. Applicants with experience in DFT calculation are welcome but not essential. We expect the candidates would be interested in working on hydrogen and ammonia.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The School of Engineering is one of the leading unified engineering schools in the UK and is currently ranked one of the top 10 engineering schools in all the major UK league tables.

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

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*

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* QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here. 

• Interview Date: To be confirmed 
• Start Date: To be confirmed 

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

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We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

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• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.