Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge - Department of Chemistry
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | £32,296 to £45,163 Grade 7 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 22nd November 2024 |
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| Closes: | 5th December 2024 |
| Job Ref: | MA44168 |
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to join Dr Jenny Zhang's lab at the Department of Chemistry on a project aimed at developing novel electron mediation strategies for living biohybrid devices for solar energy conversion.
The successful applicant will design novel redox active molecules and polymer sol gels for microorganism-based biohybrid electrodes performing (photo)electrosynthesis. They will be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams, including material scientists, electrochemists, and microbiologists. In particular, they will work with synthetic collaborators at Technical University of Munich to design and fabricate new electron mediation materials.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in chemistry, materials science or related disciplines. It is essential that the applicant can demonstrate expertise in (bio)electrochemistry and polymer chemistry. Technical experience in synthesis, device fabrication, microbiology and/or surface characterisation are desirable. The candidate will gain experience in research toward clean energy generation, using a range of state-of-the-art chemical biology characterisation methods, as well as personal development and leadership skills.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
For queries relating to your application or the application process, please contact Jenny Zhang via email on jz366(at)cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference MA44168 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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