Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, West Cambridge 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.Applications will be reviewed shortly after the closing date and it is expected that interviews will be conducted in January 2025. The successful candidate would ideally start by February 2025. 

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Associate to work in the Device Materials Group with Professor Sohini Kar-Narayan in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy. The role will involve the development of aerosol-jet printed microactuators. 

The successful candidate will help support the work of Prof. Kar-Narayan and the role will involve (i) the designand development of functional printed electronic microactuators, equipment and/or methods including developing and characterizing functional nanomaterial-based inks, electrical characterization of functional devices, design and modification of experimental setups as required; (ii) running of a number of pieces of equipment in the labs such as the aerosol jet and 3D printing suite, including offering assistance to group members as required; (iii) assisting with general laboratory management and maintenance, including management of health and safety documentation. The post-holder will be expected to work under their own initiative for most of their daily duties and also to troubleshoot and resolve any issues they encounter. 

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in an appropriate field such as Materials Science or be close to thesis submission. The candidate must be proficient in the use of aerosol-jet printer, 3D SLA printers, electrical probe station and scanning electron microscopy. The candidate must have great attention to detail and excellent record keeping and communication skills. Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate their work clearly will also be very important. Highly motivated candidates will have an opportunity to take an active role in the experimental design as well as expand their research skills. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above. 

We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period. 

Documents in support of applications should include a CV and research statement. 

Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Prof Sohini Kar-Narayan, email sk568@cam.ac.uk. 

Please quote reference LJ44403 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

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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