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    Research Associate - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

    University of Cambridge
    University of Cambridge Cambridge, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Full time, Fixed-Term/Contract
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    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. The post should start by 1 November 2024 at the latest. This position is for a post-doctoral Research Associate to work in Professor Judith Driscoll's research group - The position is to work on the ERC Advanced Grant, EROS:

    The candidate will be expected to undertake research in the area of practical and reliable oxide thin film materials which display resistive switching effects, aimed at either non-volatile memory or neuromorphic computing or both. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake experimental research in a team environment, working under the supervision of Prof Driscoll. The candidate will undertake thin film growth by high specification sputtering, and will undertake materials characterisation by a wide range of methods (i.e. X-ray, XPS, ion beam analysis, electron microscopy (in particular, TEM and electron diffraction), AFM, PFM, ferroelectric and electrical measurement methods), and will undertake electrical device fabrication and testing. The candidate needs to be highly self-motivated and will be the manager of the advanced oxide sputtering system. The candidate will also have demonstrated independence of research with solid experience in the aforementioned methods and with equipment management and training.

    Other responsibilities include: Liaising with colleagues from different disciplines, both in the UK and abroad, work with researchers in the other departments both within Cambridge and outside on device fabrication and characterisation, collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines both inside and outside the University, both in the UK and abroad, co-ordinating activities with industry partners, as appropriate, analysing and interpreting the results of own research and generating original ideas based on outcomes, designing and conducing a coherent set of experiments and record their outcome, conducting literature and database searches, writing up results of own research, assisting in the organisation of conferences or other meetings, whether they be online or in-person, leading and contributing to the production of research reports and publications, presenting information on research progress and outcomes to internal and external contacts, both academic, and industrial.

    Experience Criteria: Applicants should have or about to obtain a PhD in a materials science or a closely related subject with experience as outlined above. Effective written communication skills and the ability to plan and organise independently are essential.

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

    Please quote reference LJ41276 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.

    £36,024 to £44,263 per annum

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