Postdoc: Solar-Fuels Photocatalysis & Materials

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position in photocatalysis under the supervision of Prof Dominic Wright within the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. The Wright Laboratory is developing new synthetic approaches to solar-driven semiconductors for sustainable fuels.

The PDRA will develop precursors for SrTiO3 and collaborate with Prof Reisner to create large-area solar-fuel devices and atmospheric CO2 utilisation, with outcomes

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Strong background in synthetic inorganic chemistry.
• Outstanding publication record.

Responsibilities

• Develop new single-source precursors for semiconductors.
• Collaborate with Reisner group on practical integrated systems for CO2 capture and utilisation.
• Publish results in high-impact journals and contribute to IP.

Skills

Synthetic inorganic chemistry

Publication record

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position in photocatalysis under the supervision of Prof Dominic Wright within the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. The Wright Laboratory is developing new synthetic approaches to solar-driven semiconductors for sustainable fuels.

The PDRA will develop precursors for SrTiO3 and collaborate with Prof Reisner to create large-area solar-fuel devices and atmospheric CO2 utilisation, with outcomes