Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge - Department of Physics
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | £32,296 to £45,163 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 13th February 2025 |
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| Closes: | 26th February 2025 |
| Job Ref: | KA45076 |
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position investigating cellulose-based liquid crystalline polymers and elastomers at the Cavendish Laboratory. The aim of project is to develop new polymeric materials with anisotropic properties, based on natural polysaccharides with appropriate substitutions.
The work will be funded by an ERC Synergy grant: "Atypical Liquid Crystal Elastomers" (ALCEMIST) and represents a close collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and Nova University of Lisbon. The successful candidate will join the research group of Professor Eugene M. Terentjev (http://people.bss.phy.cam.ac.uk/~emt1000), and join the larger ALCEMIST team.
We are looking for an experienced researcher with a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science to lead the laboratory effort making the new functional polymers and characterising their properties. Experience in liquid-crystalline elastomers, rotaxane chemistry, and enhanced mechanical damping is a significant bonus.
Key duties and responsibilities expected from the successful candidate will include, but not be limited to, conducting individual and collaborative projects, assisting in the supervision of student projects, building internal and external contacts and planning the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.
Successful candidates will have been awarded their PhD by the appointment date. The position is available from March 2025.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Terentjev at emt1000@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference KA45076 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.
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