POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN DISCOVERY OF NEW MATERIALS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING (5 POSTS)

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Fixed term for 1 year

We are seeking to appoint five outstanding postdoctoral research associates with expertise in the synthesis and characterisation of new inorganic, hybrid and core-shell materials, with applications in electromagnetic shielding.

The successful candidates will join a world leading group in materials discovery and will play a central role in the discovery of novel inorganic materials. The project is collaborative, with a major industrial partner, and aims to identify and develop new classes of materials capable of delivering step-change advances in electromagnetic shielding performance. The project will focus on the following materials classes and experience in the synthesis and characterisation of at least one would be essential:

• Mxenes containing magnetic nuclei.

• Metal organic framework derived carbon supported magnetic nanoparticles.

• Large unit cell magnetic hexaferrites.

• Carbon based nanomaterials decorated with magnetic nanoparticles.

• PVD prepared core-multishell magnetic nanostructures.

We welcome applications from ambitious researchers with the skills to contribute to the project goal. The project environment will facilitate the development of new skills and the demonstration of creativity and leadership.You will work within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that brings together expertise in chemistry, physics, and computer science. Success in this role requires the ability to engage effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and career stage.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.