"Research Associate in Materials Electrochemistry"

University of Bath - Chemistry

About the role

The project entitled "Trigate" is about optimisation of electrochemical electrode processes involving gases (oxygen reduction, nitrogen reduction, carbon dioxide reduction) in a biomimetic way employing microporous materials. The research assistant role will involve:

• driving experimental research activities in electrocatalytic processes with electrode design, product analysis, and mechanistic studies
• liaising with collaborators (in academia and in industry) and reporting to specialist and non-specialist audiences (conferences, outreach)
• writing professional reports and publications including data analysis and preparation of graphical materials
• contributing to guiding project students and/or minor teaching challenges

About you

The research associate role will require:

• a PhD (or equivalent) in materials chemistry, electrochemistry or closely allied field (some electrochemistry knowledge is essential)
• evidence for ability to perform independent research (planning and executing experiments, data analysis, data interpretation)
• evidence for ability to write professional publications
• evidence for ability to communicate and present research to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Further information

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro-rata per year.

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Frank Marken, fm202@bath.ac.uk

This is a full-time (36.5) position offered on a fixed-term basis from April 2026 for 2 years.

Interviews will be held on either the 11th, 18th or 25th February (date to be finalised)