Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to join Dr Jenny Zhang at the Department of Chemistry on a project aimed at developing 3D electrode scaffolds for biocatalysis using 3D-printing techniques. The project involves the tailoring of high surface area electrodes for biocatalysts (mainly live cells) used in bio-photovoltaic and microbial fuel cells, with equal emphasis on electrode morphology/ink development and their applications to solar energy conversion problems.
The successful applicant will explore a range of additive manufacturing approaches including aerosol jet printing, extrusion printing and electrospinning for fabricating electrodes with features on the sub-100 micron scale, and develop expertise in photo-electrochemistry and biocatalysis. They will be expected to establish methodolgies and ink formulations for electrode fabrication, use 3D drawing softwares such as AutoCAD, and be familiar with scanning electron microscopy and other common material visualisation/characterisation techniques.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in materials chemistry, chemistry, chemical or material enginnering or related disciplines. It is essential that the applicant can demonstrate expertise within the field of additive manufacturing and materials chemistry, with experience in electrochemistry being desirable. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in new material fabrication techniques, its application to biotechnology, and enjoy working in a multi-discinplinary environment.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/17087. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
For queries relating to your application or the application process, please contact Jenny Zhang via email on
[email protected]Please quote reference MA15183 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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