Characterisation PDRA: Nanoparticle Synthesis & HTS

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a Research Associate (Fixed-term) to join the Autonomous Materials Group. The role focuses on protein-templated assembly of inorganic nanoparticles and the development of a multimodal screening workflow to identify synthesis conditions delivering targeted nano-assemblies.

The successful candidate will work across chemistry, biology, physics and computer science, collaborating with ARIA project teams, and contribute to manuscripts while

Qualifications

• Experience in solution-phase synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles with control over size, shape and crystalline phase.
• Ability to characterise colloidal dispersions (DLS, optical microscopy, UV-Vis) and crystalline phase (Raman, PXRD).
• Hands-on in-line colloidal characterisation desirable; Python for data analysis essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribution to multimodal, multi-fidelity screening workflow for nanoparticle synthesis and assembly.
• Work with design, biomineralisation and characterisation teams across the project.
• Draft scientific manuscripts and supervise Master’s and PhD students.

Skills

Nanoparticle synthesis

Colloidal characterization

Python

Education

PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry

Tools

DLS

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

PXRD

Job description

University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a Research Associate (Fixed-term) to join the Autonomous Materials Group. The role focuses on protein-templated assembly of inorganic nanoparticles and the development of a multimodal screening workflow to identify synthesis conditions delivering targeted nano-assemblies.

The successful candidate will work across chemistry, biology, physics and computer science, collaborating with ARIA project teams, and contribute to manuscripts while