Research Associate - Catalysis (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 9 months in the first instance.

Applications are sought for a post-doctoral researcher to work with Professor Stuart Clarke on the development of novel oxygen evolution catalysts. The work is mainly experimental.

Experience in materials preparation, characterisation and electrochemical exploitation is essential. Experience with novel, non-traditional Oxygen Evolution Reaction materials and their preparation would be an advantage. Background knowledge of these materials would be desirable.

The post is available immediately. Applicants must have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in physical or materials chemistry, with experience of surface reaction chemistry.

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Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on the award of a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the award of the PhD has been confirmed.

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 Prof Stuart Clarke via email on [email protected]

Please quote reference MA41865 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

£29,605-£44,263

MA41865

Research

30 May 2024

13 June 2024