Salary Details
The starting salary will be from £34,132 on Grade E26, depending on qualifications and experience.
Package details
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme, and relocation package (if applicable).
The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof. Maria Rosaria Marsico and Dr. Julian Londono. This UKRI-funded post is available from 15-09-2025 to 31-05-2026. The research will explore the sustainability credentials of a new material made of engineered recycled rubber from aged tyres, creating a pathway to convert waste into a commercialisable sustainable product.
The successful applicant will manufacture prototypes, conduct dynamic tests, and assess the sustainability credentials.
The post involves collaboration with the Graphene Centre and Dynamic Lab Research.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to present research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information effectively in oral, written, and electronic formats, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants should possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent qualification/experience in engineering, materials science, or manufacturing, with sufficient knowledge of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. They should be able to perform experimental tests, analyze results, and write scientific journal papers.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
* Freedom (and support) to pursue your intellectual interests and work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally impactful research;
* Support teams aligned with university research and teaching goals;
* An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate providing external engagement support;
* The Exeter Academic initiative supporting career development;
* Staff benefits including sector-leading maternity, adoption, shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
* A beautiful campus in the heart of Devon.
The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer, recognized as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and service personnel, judging all applicants on merit alone.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant.
From £34,132 on Grade E26, depending on qualifications and experience.
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