Research Fellow in Electrochemistry

1000scholars; Southampton; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Southampton’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher skilled in electrochemical and electrodeposition methods to advance controlled growth of nano/micro-scale materials. The role sits within the EXPRESS Programme Grant and involves collaboration across disciplines including chemistry, physics and electronic engineering.

The successful candidate will characterise precursors electrochemically, optimise deposition

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry).
• Experience with electrochemical and electrodeposition processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and communicate across disciplines.

Aufgaben

• Perform detailed electrochemical characterisation of single source precursors.
• Optimise deposition conditions for high-quality mono- and few-layer TMDC materials.
• Integrate electrodeposition with nanoscale electronic device architectures.
• Collaborate with EXPRESS consortium partners to achieve programme goals.

Kenntnisse

Electrochemistry

Electrodeposition

Nanoscale deposition

Materials growth

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

Electrochemical workstation

Characterisation techniques

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher with experience and expertise in electrochemical and electrodeposition processes for the controlled growth of materials at the nano/micro scale, to be based in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton.

This postdoctoral research fellowship is part of the EPSRC-funded EXPRESS Programme Grant, ’Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors’. EXPRESS is a flagship, interdisciplinary 5-year research programme led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick, bringing together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering.

The Programme aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of functional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) semiconductors, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, theory, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

This position is primarily concerned with the electrochemistry of transition metal complexes in dry non-aqueous solvents and nanoscale deposition. This includes detailed electrochemical characterisation of the single source precursors, optimisation of deposition conditions to achieve high-quality mono- and few-layer materials, and the integration of the electrodeposition process with nanoscale electronic device architectures. The successful candidate will work within the electrochemistry team led by Phil Bartlett in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton, and will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered until 31/12/2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

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