Research Fellow in Computational Electrochemistry (111366-0226)

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Professor Julie Macpherson at j.macpherson@warwick.ac.uk or Professor Reinhard Maurer at r.maurer@warwick.ac.uk.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join a project on computational discovery of electrochemical deposition processes in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick as part of the groups of Prof. Reinhard Maurer and Prof. Julie Macpherson.

The postdoctoral fellowship is part of the EPSRC-funded EXPRESS Programme Grant, ’Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors’. EXPRESS is a flagship, interdisciplinary 5-year research programme led jointly by the Universities of Warwick and Southampton, bringing together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering.

The Programme aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of functional TMDC semiconductors, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, solution and surface computation, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

In this role you will be performing first principles-based simulations for the description of nucleation and growth of two-dimensional materials and metal nanostructures in the context of a large EPSRC-funded collaboration project. You will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered for 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

About You
You might have a background in computational chemistry, theoretical condensed matter physics, or a related field. You love working on hard problems that live at the boundary of theoretical method development and application research. You enjoy working in a diverse and multidisciplinary team where you contribute your expertise and skill set to deliver an ambitious research vision and where you can contribute to the training of PhD and Masters students. You are excited about opportunities to communicate with national/international collaborators across disciplinary and cultural boundaries.

PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday, 9th March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).

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