Job Description

A position exists, for a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, to work on materials development for energy technologies.


The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.


The key responsibilities and duties are:


Materials synthesis (thin film deposition, incipient wetness, solid-state synthesis) and characterization.

Materials testing (microscopy, gas chromatograph, mass spectrometer)

Characterization of materials with focus in:

Crystallinity of the materials

Surface structure

Stability of the structure

Writing of progress reports to fulfil the requirements of the grant and contribution to research publications of the University's Energy Group.

Liaison and collaboration with members of the Energy Group and other research teams within the University

Organisation and attendance to project relevant meetings with other academic and industrial participants.

Contribution to the preparation of proposals and applications for funding to external bodies, such as the European Commission and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)


The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:


A postgraduate degree at Masters level and above in a relevant discipline sauch as Chemistry, Physics, Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of graphene, catalysis, and emissions removal. Ability to conduct research independently and with minimal supervision.

The candidate should be able to:


Communicate technical content across specialist and non-specialist audiences

Structure and present technical project reports


The candidate should have:


Research experience, for example via a dissertation thesis, in device Experience in analysing measurement data


This position can be full-time or part-time, requiring 75% minimum hours for part-time.


Salary ranges: Research Assistant: 33,002 - 35,608


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.



Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter 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 by midnight on the closing date.


If you have any questions about this vacancy Tzia Ming Onn tmo32@cam.ac.uk or the application process, please contact: Kate Graham kag1000@cam.ac.uk.


Please quote reference NM47042 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

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Department/location

Department of Engineering

Salary

33,002-35,608 pro rata

Reference

NM47042

Category

Research

Date published

21 August 2025

Closing date

23 September 2025