Photophysics R&D Associate: Battery & Molecular Systems

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Associate in the Optoelectronics Group, Cavendish Laboratory. The role focuses on photophysics of battery materials using optical spectroscopy and optical microscopy to study charge and ion transport during operation.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyse data, and publish findings, while collaborating with researchers and PhD students, as well as national and international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field.
• Experience in optical spectroscopy and optical microscopy is essential.
• Experience with molecular materials, battery or electrochemical materials is essential.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and publish findings.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out experiments combining optical spectroscopy and microscopy.
• Analyse and interpret data and publish and present findings.
• Collaborate with group members and national/international partners.

Skills

Optical spectroscopy

Optical microscopy

Data analysis

Publishing/writing

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related

Tools

Optical instruments development

Large datasets tools (Python/MATLAB)

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Associate in the Optoelectronics Group, Cavendish Laboratory. The role focuses on photophysics of battery materials using optical spectroscopy and optical microscopy to study charge and ion transport during operation.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyse data, and publish findings, while collaborating with researchers and PhD students, as well as national and international partners.