Overview
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to join the group of Professor Shijing Sun in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team in establishing a new laboratory dedicated to the robotic synthesis of energy materials. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a cutting-edge research environment at the interface of chemistry, materials science, automation, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will take a leading role in setting up the laboratory infrastructure, including advanced robotic platforms and instrumentation for automated chemical synthesis. They will establish protocols, oversee equipment calibration, and produce workflow documentation to ensure reliable and reproducible operation of the new facility.
Beyond the initial set-up, they will drive the development of high-throughput solution-based synthesis protocols for inorganic and hybrid materials. This is a highly collaborative position with opportunities to present research outcomes at international conferences, publish in leading journals, and work closely with academic and industrial partners. The postholder will also mentor postgraduate students, playing an important role in building a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative laboratory culture.
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