Research Fellow in Electrochemistry

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance the electrochemical growth of functional TMDC semiconductors at the nano/micro scale within the EXPRESS Programme Grant. You will work in the electrochemistry team and collaborate across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering to meet programme goals.

The role focuses on detailed electrochemistry of transition metal complexes, optimisation of deposition conditions, and integration with nanoscale device architectures,

Qualifications

• Experience in electrochemical growth of materials at nano/micro scale.
• Experience with electrodeposition processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and work collaboratively.
• Well-developed organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Study electrochemistry of transition metal complexes in dry non-aqueous solvents.
• Optimize deposition conditions to achieve mono- and few-layer materials.
• Integrate electrodeposition with nanoscale electronic device architectures.
• Collaborate with EXPRESS consortium and wider teams.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Collaboration

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Job description

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.

Further Details

• Job Description and Person Specification

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