Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of New Inorganic Materials Grade 7 (2 Posts)

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Synthesis of New Inorganic Materials Grade 7 (2 Posts)

Company

Unviersity of Liverpool – The Academy

Job description

Commitment to DiversityThe University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.We are seeking 2 postdoctoral research associates with expertise in the synthesis and characterisation of new inorganic materials, particularly applicants with experience in non-oxide synthesis and air sensitive techniques.You will join the E.P.S.R.C. Programme Grant Digital Navigation of Chemical Space for Function as part of a multidisciplinary team that integrates the targeting of new materials for specific properties (e.g., for batteries), discovering entirely uncharted chemistry (e.g., multiple anion compounds), and the development of new methods that accelerate the discovery of materials (e.g., combining structure prediction and machine learning). For example, we work closely with experts in computer science as part of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials Design, and the environment that this creates is central to all of the groups work. You must therefore be able to interact effectively with colleagues with complementary skills (e.g. structure prediction or measurement physics specialists).You should have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science.This post is available on a fixed term bases until 30 November 2026.If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

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Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:05:39 GMT

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