Post-Doctoral Research Associate

2 months ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work in the group of Prof. Hugo Bronstein from 1st Oct or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, synthesis and characterisation of new conjugated materials for use in optoelectronic applications.

Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry with expertise in the synthesis of conjugated small molecule and/or polymers. Key skills that are required are the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously including coordinating with other group members and collaborators. Additional expertise in computational, solid state, photophysical, electrochemical characterisation, device fabrication would be highly valued.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a record of productivity, as measured by the quality and quantity of published work, together with excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

For queries regarding applying online for this post, please contact Prof. Hugo Bronstein (email: ).

Please quote reference MA42472 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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