We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

We are looking for a motivated Research Fellow to join the Electrochemical Characterization and Sensing Group at the University of Surrey, supporting an EPSRC-funded project focused on developing intelligent battery technologies.

The project aims to improve how batteries are understood, monitored and managed by combining experimental research, advanced sensing, data analysis and computational approaches. The work also involves engagement with industrial partners, with opportunities to contribute to the development and practical application of emerging battery technologies.

Depending on your background and experience, your activities may include:

• Supporting the development, integration and testing of battery sensing and monitoring technologies.
• Conducting electrochemical experiments, battery testing and performance evaluation.
• Processing and analysing experimental data, including developing computational tools and algorithms.
• Supporting experimental design, data organisation and the evaluation of battery performance.
• Contributing to technical reports, research documentation and project deliverables.
• Working with researchers from different disciplines to support technology development and industrial validation.

This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, develop technical and analytical skills, and contribute to research with potential applications in battery safety, performance and future energy technologies.

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) fixed-term position until March 2027.

About you

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, computer science, data science or related disciplines.

You should have:

• A relevant academic background and an interest in battery or energy technologies.
• Experience or relevant knowledge in at least one of the following areas: experimental research, electrochemistry, electronic systems, data analysis, programming or computational methods.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Good organisational and communication skills, with attention to accurate research documentation.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter online via the University of Surrey jobs portal.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dr Kai Yang, Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, at kai.yang@surrey.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £15,379 to £18,788 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE)
Fixed Term until 31/03/2027

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

The University of Surrey has recently been awarded a three-year project by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The title of the project is Spectrally Efficient Low Cost Energy Efficient Communication for Transport using 3D Angular Modes (SELECT-3DAM). We are seeking a Research Fellow to join us for the remainder of the project (expected until March 2029) on a full-time basis.

This work builds on recent seminal work carried out by the project investigators on Linear Angular Momentum Multiplexing (LAMM). The project is an exciting opportunity to undertake work on antenna synthesis and physical layer radio to underpin the science to enable practical implementation of an evolution of this concept, 3D Angular Momentum Multiplexing (3DAMM), for advanced infrastructure to train communications. 

Its application is to provide a low cost, energy efficient solution to deliver reliable gigabit connectivity to train carriages in tunnels. 3DAMM is a highly innovative wireless transmission architecture that has promise of revolutionising spectral efficiency in some wireless links. 

We are looking to attract the brightest and best to form an effective team to develop and investigate the concept further. Together with another researcher appointed to the role focused on RF and antennas, this will include designing and constructing a concept demonstrator.

The postholder will undertake a range of research activities within a specified research area in infrastructure to train communications by means of 3D Angular Momentum Multiplexing, assuming responsibility for specific areas of projects and making use of new research techniques and methods, in consultation with the research award holder or supervisor. This will include computer-based simulations, library research, critical evaluation and interpretation as well as assisting other researchers with practical measurements.

About you

The post holder must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) or close to completing a PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or other areas related to synthesis of antenna arrays and/or modulation and coding. Postdoctoral research or industrial experience would be an advantage.

The post holder will have authority over some aspects of project work and must be capable of providing academic judgement, offering original and creative thoughts and be able to interpret and analyse results. 

How to apply

To apply, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter online via the University of Surrey jobs portal.

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £38,448 per annum
Fixed Term until 13/03/2029