Research Fellow - AR2813NB

Start Date: 15 April 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term: until 19 January 2025 (with the possibility to extend another year, subject to funding)

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Lethy Krishnan Jagadamma, conducting research for a UKRI funded project entitled ‘Indoor Power Harvesting of hybrid perovskites’.

The primary duties will be to conduct original research on halide perovskites, (both thin films and bulk crystals), their solution processing, dimensional tuning and crystal structure analysis and photovoltaic device fabrication and characterisation.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Physical Sciences with expertise in halide perovskites, their solution processing, their crystal growth and structure analysis and photovoltaic properties.

The post is available on a fixed term contract until 19 January 2025, starting 15 April 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

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/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives  

Further details of the project can be obtained by contacting Dr Lethy Krishnan Jagadamma, email:lkj2@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. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 28 March 2024

Interview Date: 5 April 2024

Please quote ref: AR2813NB

Further Particulars: AR2813NB FPs.doc

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