Research Associate in Powder Mixing and Flow for Next Generation Dry Processing
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S10 2TN |
| Company: | University of Sheffield |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2025-43847514 |
Summary
University of Sheffield
Working Pattern: (applicable if fractional, specify days if a business requirement)
Full-time
Faculty: (if applicable)
Faculty of Engineering
School:
School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
We have an exciting opportunity in the School for a Research Associate in Powder Mixing and Flow for Next Generation Dry Processing. This is an ideal position for someonelooking to utilise their skills within an expert group of researchers across different research institutions; and to make an impact in the area of design and development of new ways to process dry powdered lithium-ion battery electrode formulations with suitable properties for downstream dry battery electrode (DBE) process.
This Faraday Institution funded research project (Nextrode) is well established, both in Sheffield and across our partner institutions, and we have received additional funding for a second phase of the project.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable hands-on experience on how to formulate a multiphase powder mixture (containing active, binder and conductive additive and imagining new ways to form powder into thick films with controlled porosity, conductivity and adhesion without the use of a solvent, slurry or paste. The electrochemical performance of the electrode will match or exceed the existing state-of-the-art. You must have experience managing your time effectively when there are multiple ongoing project streams and ideally, you will demonstrate a track record of high-quality research. Applicants should hold a doctorate (or be close to completion) in electrochemical, chemical engineering,materials science, or other physical science or relevant engineering discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Working Pattern: (applicable if fractional, specify days if a business requirement)
Full-time
Faculty: (if applicable)
Faculty of Engineering
School:
School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
We have an exciting opportunity in the School for a Research Associate in Powder Mixing and Flow for Next Generation Dry Processing. This is an ideal position for someonelooking to utilise their skills within an expert group of researchers across different research institutions; and to make an impact in the area of design and development of new ways to process dry powdered lithium-ion battery electrode formulations with suitable properties for downstream dry battery electrode (DBE) process.
This Faraday Institution funded research project (Nextrode) is well established, both in Sheffield and across our partner institutions, and we have received additional funding for a second phase of the project.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable hands-on experience on how to formulate a multiphase powder mixture (containing active, binder and conductive additive and imagining new ways to form powder into thick films with controlled porosity, conductivity and adhesion without the use of a solvent, slurry or paste. The electrochemical performance of the electrode will match or exceed the existing state-of-the-art. You must have experience managing your time effectively when there are multiple ongoing project streams and ideally, you will demonstrate a track record of high-quality research. Applicants should hold a doctorate (or be close to completion) in electrochemical, chemical engineering,materials science, or other physical science or relevant engineering discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.