08 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Surrey, England

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with solid bresearch experience in mesoscale materials modelling to carry out meso-scale simulations of Li/Na dendrite growth in solid-state baterries, and to develop machine learning methods to assist multiscale modelling for zero-excess solid-state batteries. The candidate is expected to be experienced in coding and developing mesoscale computational models (e.g., CFD, finite element, lattice Boltzmann, phase-field theory) for addressing scientific problems. The appointed candidate will collaborate with two Research Fellows who work on atomistic modelling, as well as other Research Fellows and PhD students in Prof Qiong Cai’s group who work on mesoscale materials modelling for electrochemical energy devices. The appointed candidate will also collaborate with researchers in Prof Tao Chen’s group for learning and developing machine learning methods. The post will be based within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (SCCE) at the University of Surrey, and will have opportunity to interact with a vibrant Sustainable Energy and Materials research team and the Digital Chemical Engineering team with 20 academics and more than 50 PhD and postdoc researchers. The Sustainable Energy and Materials team at the University of Surrey has a strong background in the design, synthesis, optimisation and application of advanced functional materials for energy conversion and storage. The research group has specific interests in multiscale materials modelling combined with experimental approaches for a variety of sustainable electrochemical technologies including fuel cells, electrolysers, and batteries.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in studying the effect of plasticity on the behaviour of kirigami and characterising kirigami-based structures under dynamic loads. They will also apply this knowledge to the development of a proof-of-concept energy-dissipating device/system. The role will involve experimental, numerical, and theoretical analysis, as appropriate, and in line with the successful candidate’s experience. The candidate will contribute to dissemination through co-authoring papers for submission to academic journals and presenting at international conferences.

We are looking for applicants that demonstrate strong research in one or more of the above areas backed by a strong publication record.

Surrey Business School is a mid-sized business school with over 120 academic staff members from around the globe, and a highly cohesive and collegial atmosphere. The school is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and holds the Advance HE Athena SWAN bronze award. We inspire positive change in business and society, individuals and organisations, locally and globally by blending the rigour of high-quality impactful research with excellent teaching and the strengths of a technology-led university. We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 by subject. Our results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 place us 19^th overall in the UK, 10^th in the UK for research outputs and 16^th in the UK for research impact.

The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) home of the 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC) is looking to recruit an RA2 Research Fellow in Advanced Wireless Communications. The successful candidate will work on 5G and 6G wireless communication systems and modelling. ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best in class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities.

The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) home of the 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC) is looking to recruit an RA2 Research Fellow in Surface Electromagnetics. The successful candidate will work on a project aiming to design, fabricate and implement the novel SEM-based structures for different frequencies and applications for 6G communication. ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best in class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities.

The post-holder will be working on a 4-year ESRC-funded project with Dr Chris Askew (University of Surrey), Prof Andy Field and Dr Kathryn Lester (University of Sussex). The project is investigating risk and resilience factors in the vicarious learning and reduction of fear in children (aged 7-10). The aim of the research is to identify the combination of parenting style, parent temperament and child temperament factors that influence vicariously learned increases and reductions in fear. The research findings are expected to increase our understanding of how fear is intergenerationally transmitted within families and identify the factors that increase children’s resilience or susceptibility to fear development. The project aims to create a new evidence base that will help inform the development of future fear interventions, preventions and treatments for children by improving our understanding of the main influences on fear development and treatment responsiveness. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated researcher interested in the development of anxiety disorders in children. The post holder will be responsible for recruitment of participants (parents and children) and the day-to-day running of the research in the lab. Duties include creating materials, programming, collecting, processing and inputting data, conducting preliminary analyses, and maintaining a project-specific website. They will need a good understanding of research methods and ethical issues in this type of research. They will also be involved in the writing-up and dissemination of findings.