Applications are invited for three Postdoctoral Research Associates (PDRAs) to work in the Reisner group in the Department of Chemistry of the University of Cambridge. The project will focus on developing advanced materials and devices for solar fuel synthesis; in particular solar water splitting and other relevant fuel-forming reactions. We aim to develop the basic and applied science for devices that capture and store the energy from sunlight in a chemical fuel through artificial photosynthesis.

Candidates should have, or be about to obtain a PhD in a relevant field. The PDRAs should also have strong experience in Materials Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Photoelectrochemistry, Catalysis and/or Engineering. The candidates should also be ready to think outside of her/his formal field of training to fit in a creative, collaborative and dynamic research environment. A strong record of research productivity, as reflected in a substantial publication record in journals of high impact as well as excellent communication, management and English writing skills will be required. The successful candidates are also expected to guide undergraduate and postgraduate students. More information about the Reisner group, including relevant publications, can be found at http://www-reisner.ch.cam.ac.uk/.

2 Research Associate positions are funded by the KACST-Cambridge Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing and 1 Research Associate by an EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account Follow-On Fund award.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit the following link: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/7993/. 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 regarding the post, please contact Mrs. Inger Lomax, administrator of the Reisner Group and the Christian Doppler Laboratory at pa-reisner@ch.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference MA06977 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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University of Cambridge - Department of Chemistry

Location:       Cambridge
Salary:         £28,695 to £37,394
Hours:          Full Time
Contract Type:  Contract / Temporary
Placed on:      1st September 2015
Closes:         30th September 2015
Job Ref:        MA06977

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance