Research Associate

Contract type: Fixed term (1^st March 2026)

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. You will be working with Professor David Lidzey, on a ‘Nonplanar spray-coated solar cells’ project.

You should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in physics, or in an appropriate area of materials science, physical chemistry or electronic engineering and an established track-record in the development of thin filmperovskite photovoltaic devices.

We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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