Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Alchemy)

Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Alchemy)

University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Cambridge, United Kingdom

From GBP 34,610 up to GBP 46,049

One Research Associate position is available from 01/09/26 to work on high-throughput synthesis and characterisation of metal halide perovskites.

Applicants should have experience in inorganic materials synthesis, particularly solution-based or solid-state routes relevant to perovskite semiconductors. Experience with X-ray diffraction and crystallography for phase identification and structural analysis is essential. Candidates should also be familiar with optoelectronic property measurements, alongside Python programming and data analysis for handling and interpreting experimental data.

Experience with hardware instrumentation is desirable, including developing automated setups that integrate synthesis, characterisation, and property testing workflows. Candidates with an interest in combining experimental work with data-driven approaches, including machine learning, are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute intellectually to research on the synthesis and characterisation of metal halide perovskites, including the development of scalable and automated workflows. They will contribute to drafting scientific manuscripts and support the day-to-day supervision of Master's and PhD students.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. They should be committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work in the Autonomous Materials Group under the supervision of Dr Shijing Sun, and collaborate with groups across the Alchemy Hub.