Research Fellow in Sustainable Batteries for Textile Electronics
Develop safe, non-toxic, and stretchable batteries for wearable healthcare textile electronics.
Best for:Best for chemists or materials scientists with a PhD and expertise in electrochemistry, polymers, or energy storage.
Overview
The University of Southampton is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Electrochemistry Section for a project focused on sustainable batteries for seamless textile electronics. Working under the SUSTAIN programme grant, the researcher will investigate non-toxic lithium-conductive hydrated polymers to create safe, lightweight, and energy-dense power sources for wearable medical sensors. The appointee will collaborate with textile designers, printed electronics experts, and sustainability analysts to build working demonstrations of smart textiles. This position offers an initial two-year fixed-term contract with expectations for extension and flexible start dates.
What you'll do
- Synthesize and characterize non-toxic lithium-conductive hydrated polymers for battery applications.
- Fabricate and test flexible, stretchable energy storage devices integrated with polymer fabrics.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners including textile designers and wireless communication experts.
- Analyze battery performance metrics such as energy density, safety, and mechanical deformability.
- Contribute to project reporting, dissemination of findings, and peer-reviewed academic publications.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline (awarded or imminent)
Language: English proficiency for academic research and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Strong background in chemistry or materials science
- Experience in electrochemistry or battery research
- Knowledge of polymer synthesis or characterization techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team
- Must hold or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant scientific field
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-16
Interested applicants should submit their application through the university recruitment portal by clicking the apply button and providing all requested documentation.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Job Description and Person Specification reference
Contact
Nuria Garcia-Araez· Professor
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