11807 - Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of Inorganic Materials
UE07: £40,247.00 to £47,874.00 Per Annum.
College of Science & Engineering / School of Chemistry.
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 chemistryAbility 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