Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The Optoelectronics Group at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, invites applications for a Research Associate to work on a research grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council investigating vibrationally enhanced transport in organic semiconductors. Recent work has demonstrated exceptionally efficient exciton transport in aggregates of conjugated block copolymers formed by directed self-assembly. The current project will investigate these materials assembled in devices including photodetectors.

Appointment as a Research Associate is dependent on having been awarded (or being close to being awarded) a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related disciplines. The role holder will be expected to participate actively in collaborations with other researchers and PhD students working on related projects, as well as national and international partners. Candidates will have a strong background in semiconductor physics. Experience with metal halide perovskite semiconductors is desirable, but not essential.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 April 2027 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to hr@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. Candidates must provide a list of publications and the names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work/studies in the relevant field.

Please quote reference KA49383 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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