Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for the Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy, to start in 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter, based in Cambridge. The professorship includes a permanent endowment to support a world‑leading research group in energy materials and materials discovery.

Candidates will hold a PhD or equivalent and have an outstanding international research record.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification required.
• Outstanding international research record in energy materials and materials discovery.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary collaborations across Department, School and wider University.

Responsibilities

• Establish an ambitious research programme and build a world‑leading group.
• Provide intellectual leadership and oversee teaching, examining, supervision and administration.

Education

PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

The Board of Electors to the Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the field of the Professorship, to take up appointment in 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Professorship benefits from a permanent endowment that provides research support and an exceptional opportunity to build a world-leading research group. Candidates will have an outstanding research record and a sustained international reputation in energy materials and materials discovery. The successful candidate will establish an ambitious research programme focused on accelerating materials discovery, development and translation of functional electronic materials and devices.

The Department is particularly interested in automation, computational materials discovery, and low-power electronic devices for information communication technologies. Research may be experimental, computational or integrated, but should present a compelling vision for addressing challenges in energy materials and technologies. The successful candidate will provide intellectual and strategic leadership, build major interdisciplinary collaborations across the Department, School and wider University, and engage effectively with external partners.

They should possess the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to sustain and extend Cambridge's leading research presence, and will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Further information is available via our website or from Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT (email: [e-mail] ).

Informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Professor Jason Robinson, [e-mail] .

Please quote reference LJ50922 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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. Salary on appointment will be determined by the Vice-Chancellor at an appropriate point on the University's salary spine for grade 12, taking into account the criteria for the respective contribution band.