Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Inorganic Materials

Full-time: 35 hours per week.

Fixed Term: up to 30 Months.

We are looking for an exceptional researcher to spearhead a project on developing new mixed-anion functional materials with potential applications as metallic ceramics. You will work at the interface of chemistry, physics and materials science to develop new metal oxide-fluoride materials and understand their structure and solid-state properties.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) with expertise in synthesising and characterising new inorganic materials. The postholder will combine experimental synthesis, structural analysis using X-ray or neutron scattering, and measurement of solid-state properties in order to discover new metallic oxide-fluoride materials. The broader goal of this project is to understand how mixed-anion composition and atomic structure can be controlled to give better functional materials.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and inter-disciplinary team (www.cumby.chem.ed.ac.uk) with access to a wide range of facilities for synthesising and characterising new solid materials. In addition to offering the chance to develop new skills in cross-disciplinary techniques and pursue cutting-edge research, there will be opportunities to develop creativity and management skills.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr James Cumby, james.cumby@ed.ac.uk.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Expertise in synthetic solid-state materials chemistry
• Ability to characterise atomic structure using X-ray and/or neutron scattering
• Interest and enthusiasm to work at the chemistry-physics-materials interface
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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