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

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work in the Reisner group's Christian Doppler Laboratory in the Department of Chemistry of the University of Cambridge. The project will focus on developing the basic science for a chemical process that captures and stores the energy from sunlight in a chemical fuel by a process known as artificial photosynthesis. The main task of the PDRA is to develop photo(electro)catalytic systems and to explore novel concepts for the solar conversion of CO2 and H2O into fuels.

The PDRA should have strong experience in Catalysis, Synthetic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Photocatalysis and/or Device Engineering. The candidate should 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 candidate will also guide undergraduate and postgraduate students and oversee the research activity of the Christian Doppler Laboratory. More information about the Reisner group, including relevant publications, can be found at http://www-reisner.ch.cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy, please visit the University of Cambridge’s Job Opportunities webpage on the following link: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/6623/. Click on the 'Apply' button on the bottom of the page. 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), 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 MA05752 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Closing date for this application: 5th May 2015