University of Cambridge
Research Assistant/Associate in Magnetic Materials Synthesis and Characterisation (Fixed Term)
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Research Assistant/Associate in Magnetic Materials Synthesis and Characterisation
A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in Magnetic Materials Synthesis and Characterisation in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on a multidisciplinary research programme developing protein-guided, droplet-based routes to architected functional materials, as part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project, subject to contract negotiations. The post holder will be located at the main Engineering Site in central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK, with work also regularly required at the University West Cambridge site.
The Project
The project, collaborating across seven research groups, is studying:
- How to create rare-earth free magnetic materials at scale and in useful formats
- How to create advanced, nanoporous electrodes for high capacity, long-life battery technologies
Responsibilities
The appointee will take substantial responsibility within a team focused on the materials characterisation aspects of the project. In particular, the role will be responsible for establishing rapid screening and definitive characterisation of magnetic materials, relating XRD-verified phase and structural order to hysteresis, coercivity, remanence, squareness, and BHmax.
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- Maintain shared sample identities and reproducible datasets
- Contribute to publications, presentations, development of experimental protocols, and specification of standard operating procedures
- Communicate effectively both within and without a project team
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrable experience of performing materials property characterisation of magnetic, superconducting, or electrical materials
- Familiarity with experimental design and a practical understanding of materials synthesis and how characterisation can advance materials processing and synthesis
Desirable experience includes:
- Magnetic characterisation techniques
- XRD
- Particle analysis
- Anisotropic composites
- Hands-on materials synthesis
Applicants must have obtained, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, or a cognate discipline.
Appointment
- Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience).
- Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
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Salary Ranges
- Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608
- Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049
Fixed-term
The funding is for 18 months or through until 31st December 2027, whichever of these comes soonest.
Application Process
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter, and publication list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof. John Durrell (jhd25@cam.ac.uk) or Holly Shaw (has50@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference NM51165 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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