The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, fixed term for 24 Months
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for an engineer or scientist with proven experience in the development and innovation of electrochemical devices such electrolysers, fuel cells and flow batteries. In this role you will develop electrolysers and fuel cells suitable for integration with intermittent renewable energy sources. The focus of the role is to advance the efficiency and durability of scalable electrolyser and fuel cell prototypes with a focus on non-critical materials. This includes conceptualising, implementing and characterising effects of novel cell architectures and components for electrochemical reactions in predominantly alkaline conditions.
Key Requirements:
Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Sony Calnan, via email to s.calnan@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 225837.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Closing Date: 15 April 2025
Please accompany your application with one document which includes:
Our Benefits
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.