Applications are invited for an experimental researcher post available for 24 months. The researcher will be part of the NanoManufacturing group, which looks at various aspects of nanotechnology and manufacturing processes as well as energy storage. This is a diverse team that values collaboration, scientific excellence and research integrity.
Responsibilities
The primary role of the researcher is to develop new scalable processes for manufacturing large area meta‑materials. In particular, we will focus on roll‑to‑roll (R2R) processing methods, which we seek to combine with emerging bottom self‑assembly processes and top‑down imprint lithography. The candidate will be based in the Department of Engineering working in Prof Michael De Volder's group (http://www.nanomanufacturing.eng.cam.ac.uk/), and will collaborate closely with Prof Jeremy Baumberg's NanoPhotonics Centre in the Physics department (http://www.np.phy.cam.ac.uk/), as well as the wider EPSRC MetaHub community (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/metamaterials/keyprojects/metahub/). The selected candidate will play a key role in the development of new R2R processes and apply these to new 3D nanoscale metamaterials developed by the MetaHub consortium. Collaborating with these groups will create a stimulating work environment with exciting opportunities for personal development and learning about different fields of research.
Qualifications
We will consider candidates with various research backgrounds including Physics, Engineering, Physical Chemistry, and Material Science. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in roll‑to‑roll processing, colloidal self‑assembly, lithography and/or microfluidics.
Applicants are required to have a PhD or be close to obtaining a PhD.
Fixed‑term
The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.
Salary
£33,002 to £46,049 per annum
Contact
Please contact Holly Shaw at has50@cam.ac.uk.
Equal Opportunity
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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Join the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester, where you will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to pioneering research in quantum materials. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer generous benefits including a substantial pension contribution, 29 days of annual leave, and access to world-class research facilities, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives.
