Faraday FUSE internship

Project Description

Newcastle University is a part of the SafeBatt project studying lithium-ion battery safety.

Our team led by Prof. Christensen and Dr. Mrozik specialize in field-scale abuse experiments and safety on system level (modules, packs, energy storage systems) lithium-ion batteries, as well as collaboration and dissemination of information to various stakeholders, including industry and first responders (e.g. the Fire & Rescue Services).

A key element of these activities is our database of publications, reports, and other materials with relevant information. However, with an ever-growing number of resources, we currently need help editing and transferring this valuable information.

We are looking for a FUSE student to help us clear, sort, and update our database to the most optimal form.

The candidate should:

• possess good computer skills
• be able to digest and process a large amount of information
• be bold in asking questions (essential)

In return you will be working with, and learning from, internationally-leading lithium-ion battery experts.

Please note, this internship is a full-time role for 8 weeks over the summer.

Project Goals

Join the Faraday Undergraduate Summer Experience (FUSE) internship programme, learn and gain skills concerning battery safety.  

In conducting the project, you will gain and develop:

• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery safety including: thermal runaway, thermal propagation, immediate vs delayed ignition (fire vs explosion)
• Differences in safety levels (i.e. for cell-module-pack)
• Critical thinking
• Reviewing scientific publications skills
• Accumulation and critical synthesis of essential information

Eligibility

In order to partake in the project you must:

• Be a full-time registered undergraduate student at a UK university.
• Undertake the internship within the years of undergraduate study (i.e., not be currently in your final year).
• Not have been a FUSE intern in a previous year.

Additional activities

During the FUSE internship you will be able to attend Faraday Masterclasses and cohort events which will focus on a variety of topics to further develop your understanding of career opportunities in battery sector.  At the end of the programme, you will be invited to share a poster about your work and prizes will be awarded.

How to apply

Please complete the following survey and send your CV to wojciech.mrozik@ncl.ac.uk by April 21^st 2023 with ‘SAFEBATT FUSE Application’ in the subject bar.

Deadline

April 21^st 2023