Research Fellow in Nanoporous Materials

Position Details

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to December 2026

Closing date: 30th April 2023

Job Summary

A  postdoctoral  research  fellow  position  is  available  to  work  on  a  prestigious  UKRI  Future Leaders  Fellowship:  Nanofluidic  energy  absorption  of  Metal-Organic  Frameworks  (MOFs). Nanoporous materials such as  MOFs  are  having  their  applications  in  mechanical  energy absorption. They can offer extremely small hydrophobic pores that are comparable to the size of water molecules, squeezing liquid water into these tiny nanopores can create large solid-liquid interfaces and dissipate huge amounts of mechanical energy.

Applications   are   invited   from   chemists, crystallographers,   or   material   scientists   with experience in the synthesis and structural characterisation of nanoporous materials. They will make materials and understand their high-pressure water adsorption behaviours. Due to the interdisciplinarity of the research, applications from other relevant backgrounds may also be considered.  The  successful  candidate  will  benefit  from  a  new  lab  facility,  interdisciplinary research team, and world-class collaboration network, and be supported with dedicated and flexible budget for their own professional and career development.

Main duties

• Create knowledge by undertaking research within the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
• Lead the research on MOF chemistry and crystallography in the group
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to generating project and funding
• Contribute to maximising research impact
• Contribute to effective project management
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, supportive research culture

Person Specification

• A PhD degree (or close to completion) or equivalent qualifications in a relevant area, e.g., chemistry, crystallography, material science, physics, engineering
• A proven track record in the synthesis of nanoporous materials (e.g., MOF, COF, zeolite, silica) including hydrothermal techniques
• A proven ability in structural characterisations such as the refinement of X-ray diffraction data
• Familiarity with or experience of beamtime experiments or experience in central facilities
• Management and  communication  skills  for  project  management  and  interdisciplinary collaborations

For further information please contact Dr Yueting Sun, y.sun.9@bham.ac.uk 

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