FURTHER INFORMATION

This post is available as a full-time position, or could be split into two part-time positions (0.75 FTE and 0.25 FTE). Please indicate your preference at the top of your personal statement. The post(s) are expected to start in December 2025 or January 2026, subject to agreement.
This role is a 24-month fixed-term contract.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of the desirable and essential requirements and responsibilities.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Yunlong Zhao – yunlong.zhao@imperial.ac.uk.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join the Electrochemical and Bioelectronic Interface Group at the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London, working on an EU HORIZON funded project to develop next-generation battery sensor technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and fabrication of multifunctional sensors for in-situ characterisation of next generation lithium-ion batteries, helping to advance safer and more reliable energy storage systems.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

In this role, you will lead research on multifunctional battery sensor technologies as part of a collaborative EU HORIZON project. Your work will involve designing, fabricating, and testing innovative sensor systems for in-situ characterisation of lithium-ion batteries. You will also share your findings through publications and presentations, and work closely with academic and industrial partners to maximise the impact of your research.