Research Fellow - AR3113DD

Start Date: 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed Term - 1 year

Solution-processable thermally activated delayed fluorescence (SP-TADF) materials are new and increasingly important materials for next generation solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes (SP-OLEDs) and their applications in displays. The Organic Semiconductor Centre is internationally recognised for its research on organic optoelectronics and provides excellent facilities for its study. The aim of this post is to develop an automated film formation and characterization platform to evaluate SP-TADF emitters for SP-OLEDs. The candidate will be responsible for building the automated system, integrating multiple spectroscopic analytical tools into the platform, coding, which may include also machine learning of the data produced during the characterization. Photophysical characterization of emitter samples will also be undertaken by the candidate. They will work within a wider team devoted to the development of high-performance SP-TADF materials and devices.

This appointment is for a 1-year period, with the possibility of extension for up to a further 2.5 years. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
•  Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Eli Zysman-Colman - eli.zysman-colman@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 30 April 2025

Interview Date: 6 May 2025

Please quote ref: AR3113DD

Further Particulars: AR3113DD FPs.docx

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