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Research Assistant in Energy Technologies

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

A position exists, for a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, to work on materials development for energy technologies.

The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

- Materials synthesis (thin film deposition, incipient wetness, solid-state synthesis) and characterization.
- Materials testing (microscopy, gas chromatograph, mass spectrometer)
- Characterization of materials with focus in:

- Crystallinity of the materials
- Surface structure
- Stability of the structure
- Writing of progress reports to fulfil the requirements of the grant and contribution to research publications of the University's Energy Group.
- Liaison and collaboration with members of the Energy Group and other research teams within the University
- Organisation and attendance to project relevant meetings with other academic and industrial participants.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

- A postgraduate degree at Masters level and above in a relevant discipline sauch as Chemistry, Physics, Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Knowledge of graphene, catalysis, and emissions removal.
- Ability to conduct research independently and with mínimal supervision.
- Communicate technical content across specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Structure and present technical project reports
- Research experience, for example via a dissertation thesis, in device
- Experience in analysing measurement data

This position can be full-time or part-time, requiring 75% minimum hours for part-time.

Salary ranges: Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

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

**Key information**:
**Department/location**:
Department of Engineering

**Salary**:
£33,002-£35,608 pro rata

**Reference**:
NM47042

**Category**:
Research

**Date published**:
21 August 2025

**Closing date**:
10 September 2025