Research Associate: Emulsion-Templated Battery Materials

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an experimental postdoctoral researcher to create architected materials using protein guided assembly in micro-emulsion templates. You will work in the NanoManufacturing group in the Department of Engineering to advance nanotechnology and manufacturing processes, collaborating with teams across Cambridge, Liverpool and the Netherlands.

The role emphasizes emulsion-templating, colloidal self-assembly, and Li-ion battery applications; a PhD is required, with

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion required.
• Experience in emulsion-templating and self-assembly is valued.
• Background in physical chemistry, engineering or materials science.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable droplet generation tools for templates of protein guided assembly and bio-mineralisation.
• Evaluate structured materials in Li-ion batteries.
• Collaborate with Cambridge, Liverpool and Netherlands teams.

Skills

Emulsion templating

Colloidal self-assembly

Li-ion batteries

Protein guided assembly

Ink-jet printing

Education

PhD or near completion

Tools

Membrane emulsification

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking an experimental postdoctoral researcher to create architected materials using protein guided assembly in micro-emulsion templates. You will work in the NanoManufacturing group in the Department of Engineering to advance nanotechnology and manufacturing processes, collaborating with teams across Cambridge, Liverpool and the Netherlands.

The role emphasizes emulsion-templating, colloidal self-assembly, and Li-ion battery applications; a PhD is required, with