The University of Birmingham's School of Metallurgy and Materials is hiring a Research Fellow for the SHREDDER project (fixed-term until September 2029), an Innovate UK-funded initiative addressing lithium-ion battery recycling by reconceptualizing shredding as a controlled separation process. The role involves operating an instrumented research shredder to study material liberation, investigating wet shredding processes, characterizing battery components with analytical equipment, collaborating with industrial partners, and contributing to project reporting.
Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, ideally with a PhD (or near completion) in materials recycling, battery manufacture, or a related engineering field; prior experience in mechanical shredding or comminution is desirable but training is provided. Salary progresses to £48,822; closes 1 November 2026.
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