Senior Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

**About the role**

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Research Assistant/Associate to join our research group at the University of Cambridge.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in materials science and experience with thin film growth, materials characterisation, and electrical device fabrication and testing.

They will be responsible for undertaking experimental research in a team environment, working under the supervision of Professor Judith Driscoll.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a closely related subject and experience with 2D materials such as graphene, hexagonal boron nitride and transition metal dichalcogenides.

Key responsibilities

  • Undertake research in the area of oxide thin film materials with electrical switching effects in epitaxial binary ferroelectric oxide thin films
  • Work with industry colleagues on a new collaborative project
  • Undertake materials characterisation by a wide range of methods (e.g. X-ray, XPS, AFM)
  • Undertake thin film growth by pulsed laser deposition and/or sputtering
  • Undertake electrical device fabrication and testing

Requirements

  • PhD in a closely related subject with experience as outlined above
  • Effective written communication skills and the ability to plan and organise independently

What we offer

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

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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