Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Optoelectronics

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physics/Electronics with a particular emphasis on organic light-emitting transistors and lasing together with transient electroluminescence measurements. The research project on development of organic semiconductor lasing is recently funded by EPSRC and led by Dr Mujeeb Chaudhry ().

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out research work that will involve fabrication of novel organic light-emitting transistors with integrating grating structures or distributed feedback resonators and ii) performing nanosecond transient electroluminescence testing.

This project offers the PDRA an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development. The PDRA will also be given the opportunity for extra training to enhance their academic skills and further employability.

• To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
• To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
• To publish high-quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods, and extend the research portfolio.
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
• To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by participating in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

This post is fixed term for 18 Months. Project funding is available for a fixed period only - there is no flexibility.

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