Research Associate in Plasmonic Photocatalysis - South Kensington, United Kingdom - Imperial College London

Imperial College London
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3 weeks ago

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The Imperial jobs site will be temporarily unavailable from 16.00pm Friday 23rd February to 12.00pm Wednesday 28th February as we move to a new Job site platform.

Applications started, not yet submitted by 16:00 23rd February will need to be started again on the new platform.
The applicant will be expected to have experience in nanophotonics, plasmonics, chemical physics, (hetero)nanomaterials synthesis and/or nanofabrication.

The materials team are aiming to design and develop plasmonic nanostructures and incorporating into semiconducting nanomaterials to have a photoelectrode with the capability of broadband sunlight harvesting and reduced charge recombination, under the AI assisted modelling framework.


Safety Training:
Compressed Gases and Connecting Gas Regulators; ICIS Training for Safety Training Record Keeping and Data Reporting; Radiation Protection - X-Ray Safety Awareness Training; Risk Assessment Foundation Training (RAFT)


Duties and responsibilities:


Research Duties:


  • To conduct independent and original research
  • To take initiative in the planning and execution of research into synthesis and characterisation of engineered nanomaterials (SEM, TEM, XRD, PL, UVvis)
  • To conduct data analysis and ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
  • To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
  • To write reports for submission to research sponsors and collaborators
  • To prepare material for presentation in oral and poster formats
  • To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
  • To draft and submit publications to refereed journals
  • To take responsibility for organising resources and effective decision making in support of research
  • To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
  • To develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community
  • To promote the reputation of the Groups, the Departments and the College

Essential requirements:


  • A demonstrated track record of original research in plasmonic materials
  • Experience in developing novel plasmonic materials synthesis
  • Experience in novel plasmonic nanostructures synthesis or fabrication. (Solution based approaches or nanolithography)
  • Knowledge of materials chemistry and physics
  • Knowledge of plasmonic materials
  • Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures
  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgement in carrying out research tasks;
  • Ability to present to a high level before an audience of international experts in the field;
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely to a level consistent with publication in highly regarded international journals;
  • Ability to relate appropriately to others and to work as part of team;
  • Ability to organise/manage time to perform a wide variety of tasks.

Further information:


Documents:


  • Job Description
  • Research Associate
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