Research Assistant / Research Associate investigating emerging energy and quantum materials using time-resolved optical microscopy (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work on time-resolved microscopy and spectroscopy of emerging materials for energy and quantum technologies. These applications include photovoltaic and light-emitting devices, and quantum sources for single photon emission, with materials including bulk and low/mixed dimensional halide perovskites and 2D materials including dichalcogenides (e.g. WS2, MoS2), with provisions for chirality and tailored emission. A key focus will be on understanding the local recombination and charge transport properties of these materials employing time-resolved techniques on the microscale, including adapting recently developed luminescence and diffusion mapping techniques at room and low-temperature. These measured properties will be correlated with related electronic, chemical and materials microscopy characterisation approaches, providing new insight into these materials and guiding optoelectronic and quantum performance. The role holder will manage the key experimental setups associated with their work, and extend existing capabilities.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related area. A proven track record of scientific publication and presentation at international conferences is essential. Experience in performing time-resolved optical microscopic spectroscopy of materials is essential, for example (but not limited to) time-resolved photoluminescence and/or pump-probe techniques including transient absorption. Strong optics experience including building and/or adapting setups is essential, and experience working with cryogenics is highly desired. Direct experience working with halide perovskites, 2D semiconductors and/or other quantum materials is highly desired. The development of independent research projects will also be expected. The PDRA will be team-oriented and work closely with other students and PDRAs and international collaborators.

The successful PDRA candidate for this post will join the Optoelectronic Materials and Device Spectroscopy group (https://www.strankslab.com/) in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, and will also be part of the Optoelectronics Group (http://www.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk/). We are an inclusive and diverse group driving a number of active outreach and widening participation activities. Collectively, the PDRA will have access to world-leading expertise and facilities in the field of hybrid and organic electronics. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

Applications will be rapidly reviewed after the closing date and interviews are anticipated to be conducted remotely on <b>Friday 28th April 2023.</b>

The successful candidate would start anytime from 1st July 2023, with some flexibility.

Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant and promoted to Research Associate when the PhD is awarded.

If you have any queries regarding the post or the application process please contact Trish Murray, Administrative Assistant, at hr@ceb.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NQ36096 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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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