One position exists for an EU-funded Research Associate in the Cambridge Graphene Centre, to work on Graphene Printable and Flexible (Opto) electronics as part of the European Graphene Flagship and an European Research Council Synergy grant.

The post holder will be located in the Cambridge Graphene Centre, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FA, UK.

The aim is to develop a new class of flexible (opto)electronic and energy storage devices embedding the optical and electronic functionalities of graphene, related two-dimensional crystals, and hybrid systems. This is an ambitious frontier research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across engineering, physical, chemical and soft matter sciences, and will require the optimization of inks, dispersions and composites based on graphene and exfoliated layered materials for a wide range of printing and coating techniques, as well as their implementation in (opto)electronic and energy storage devices. Such materials will be tested in transparent and conductive composites for photovoltaics, smart windows, touch screens, and flexible electronics devices in general.

The successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Photonics, Material Science or Electrical Engineering as well as proven expertise and research experience (as shown by publications in major international journals) in preparation and optimization of inks, dispersions and composites based on graphene and layered materials, inkjet, flexographic or screen printing, spray or rod coating, roll to roll manufacturing and flexible and transparent electronics. The role holders will also have the ability to continually update knowledge in this specialist area and engage in continuous professional development. They must also have experience of managing their own workload.

Salary Range: £28,132 - £36,661

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter, plus a copy of your highest qualification to date, in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application, via the University's Web Recruitment System, by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor A. C. Ferrari (acf26@eng.cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Cambridge Graphene centre administrator (admin@graphene.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference NM03427 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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