Job Description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of being extended.


One Research Associate position is available immediately to work on electronic devices based on two-dimensional semiconductors, funded by the EPSRC. The project will involve synthesis, characterisation and fabrication of transistors based on two-dimensional semiconductors such as MoS2 and other transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs).


Applicants should have experience in device fabrication and measurements. We encourage candidates with broad range of experience in CVD growth and mechanical transfer of 2D TMDs and their heterostructures. We will also consider candidates who have experience in making good metal/semiconductor and dielectric/semiconductor interfaces for electronic devices. Candidates with experience in making devices such as complementary field effect transistors (CFETs), tunnel FETs or ferroelectric FETs are encouraged to apply. The candidate will also be expected to have competence in clean room and device fabrication using lithographic techniques. In addition, expertise in some of the following characterisation techniques is desirable: Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy, Piezoresponse Force Microscopy, low-temperature photoluminescence spectroscopy, device measurements, C-V measurements, and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy.


The successful candidate will be expected to contribute intellectually to the direction of the research on low-power electronics within the project. They will be expected to draft scientific manuscripts and to contribute to the day-to-day supervision of Master or PhD students.


The successful applicant will hold a PhD, in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related area. They will be committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and be able to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


The successful candidate will work in the 2D Materials and Devices Group under the supervision of Dr Yan Wang and Professor Manish Chhowalla. The 2DMD group members hail from ten different countries and half identify as women. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome applications from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates.



We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period.


Documents in support of applications should include a CV and a research statement.


Should you have any queries, please reach out to Ana Talaban-Bailey: ajt69@msm.cam.ac.uk, with a copy to: hrmsm@msm.cam.ac.uk


Please quote reference LJ48496 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



Key information

Department/location

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Salary

37,694-46,049

Reference

LJ48496

Category

Research

Date published

13 January 2026

Closing date

13 February 2026