Job number
NAT02046
Faculties
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Departments
Department of Physics
Salary or Salary range
Internationally Competitive
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
1 Dec 2025
Organic semiconductor doping
About the role
Dr Julie Euvrard and Prof Jenny Nelson at Imperial College London are now seeking Doctoral applicants to take part of a European Marie Sklodowska-Curie Training Network programme on Fundamentals and Applications of Doped Organic Semiconductors (FADOS). The successful candidate will join a cohort of 17 Doctoral students scattered among 16 research groups in Europe and the UK.
In this role, you will carry out research on organic semiconductor doping. The project will involve both experimental and computational research. You will master various processing and characterisation techniques as well as modelling methods, submit publications to refereed journals, take part of the life of the FADOS consortium, and help with the organisation of research within Echoes Lab. Through this appointment, you will also travel to various countries in Europe for secondments.
About FADOS:
FADOS, Fundamentals and Applications of Doped Organic Semiconductors, is a consortium composed of eight universities, four research institutes, and four companies from EU countries, the UK and Switzerland. The mission of FADOS is to achieve targeted modification of semiconductor properties through electronic doping to control and modify its electronic characteristics. The project's goal is to develop fundamental understanding and innovative fabrication processes to solve urgent problems in organic electronic devices, and enable new components with sustainable functionalities. Collaboration with industry partners will enhance the translation of research into real-world applications.
The 17 Doctoral candidates recruited for this international project will receive training at the forefront of research and innovation in organic electronics. Moreover, the network will provide Doctoral candidates with exposure to academic and commercial working environments through a balanced secondment plan, and access to a complete training programme complementing scientific skills with personal and entrepreneurial skills, including communication to various audiences, career development, intellectual property and startup-funding.
The doctoral candidates will form a strong cohort through participation in seven network-wide events as well as secondments and collaborations, which entail travel to several different EU countries.
About our groups:
Dr Julie Euvrard and Prof Jenny Nelson are part of the Department of Physics at Imperial College London. Julie is leading Echoes Lab (Electrical Characterisation of Emerging Semiconductors), which mission is to enable efficient, sustainable, and affordable energy harvesting and storage technologies. Jenny's group explores the physics and chemistry of molecular electronic materials and their application to energy conversion and storage. More about their group can be found on their respective websites: Echoes Lab and Nelson Group.
What you would be doing
What you would be doing:
You will carry out experimental and computational research on organic semiconductor doping, with a focus on microcrystalline films for which the doping processes and their impact have not been properly developed/explored. You will then undertake the development of microcrystalline pn-homo and hetero-junctions for photon-to-electron conversion.Sample and device processing will involve spin-coating and thermal evaporation in inert environment (gloveboxes). Electrical measurements will include variable temperature conductivity, Hall effect, and magnetoresistance, time of flight mobility, and solar cell characterisation. THz spectroscopy will be performed at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Various optical and structural characterisation techniques will be used to assess the properties of your films, including UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. More advanced diffraction techniques will be used at University of A Coruña, Spain. You will perform quantum chemical, and if appropriate, molecular dynamics, simulations to determine the dopant/host interactions for various molecular packing. Additionally, you will use drift-diffusion models to predict the behaviour of organic pn-junction devices and explore dopant migration, in collaboration with the company FLUXiM, Switzerland.In addition to your research project, you will contribute to the smooth running of the group's laboratories and help develop a healthy lab culture. You will also take part of the life of the FADOS consortium.
The project will include three secondments at:
* FLUXiM, Switzerland, under the supervision of Davide Moia, for two months
* University of A Coruña, Spain, under the supervision of Jaime Martin Pérez and Xabier Rodríguez‐Martínez, for two months
* University of Bern, Switzerland, under the supervision of Natalie Banerji, for two months
The work will be done in close collaboration with the other members of the FADOS network.
What we are looking for
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a B.Sc. degree (or equivalent, including candidates who are about to complete their degrees) in physics, material science, chemistry or related fields. In addition to the above, essential requirements include:
* Knowledge of semiconductor physics or relevant materials science
* Knowledge of device physics
* Experience in conducting short scientific research projects
* Experience of presenting research results orally and in writing
* Ability of conduct a detailed and critical review of recent literature
* Ability to analyse research results and extract conclusions
* Ability to develop and apply new concepts and creative approach to problem-solving
* Advanced computer skills including word-processing, data analysis software (e.g., OriginLab), programming (e.g., Python, Matlab)
* Excellent communications skills and proficiency in spoken and written English
* Willingness and the ability to travel both within the Schengen region, the UK and abroad to conduct research (including secondments) and attend conferences and network activities
* Self-motivation and keen interest in science and fundamental research
* Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative
* Commitment to maintaining and enhancing facilities and training others in their use.
In addition, desirable requirements include:
* An MSc (or equivalent) in physics, material science, chemistry or related field
* Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
* Knowledge of the physics and chemistry of molecular electronic materials
* Experience in organic semiconductor processing and characterization
* Experience with semiconductor device measurements
* Experience of organising student events
Eligibility for FADOS programme:
* At the time of recruitment, be in the first four years of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
* Mobility rule: The applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host institute (England) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.
* Demonstrate their ability to understand English and express themselves fluently in speech and writing.
The applicant can be of any nationality.
What we can offer you
What we can offer you:
The appointment is for a total of 3 years full-time, with a starting date on 1 February 2026 or by agreement.
A competitive salary of £44,284 (£48,796 if family allowance applies) in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers will be offered, including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance (if applicable).
Further information
Application procedure
The preselection for interviews will start on 1st October 2025, and your application must be received at latest 01/12/25.
Please include in the application:
* A motivation letter
* A detailed curriculum Vitae including references that can be contacted
* Copy of the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees and all corresponding transcripts (lists of courses taken).
We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Contact
Applicants are encouraged to contact the project supervisor(s) directly in addition to the online application procedure:
* Dr Julie Euvrard ), and/or
* Prof Jenny Nelson ).
More information about Echoes Lab and the Department of Physics can be found on our webpages.
Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Mrs Juraci Didone, Section Administrator, email:
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