Applications are invited for postdoctoral research position to work on projects investigating various mass transport phenomena in van der Waals heterostructures within the Condensed Matter Physics Group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Manchester. Successful candidate will join a vibrant team of researchers who are at the forefront of research on van der Waals materials and will work on a range of projects related to physics of van der Waals materials and their heterostructures, funded by ERC Starting Grant. The role will report to Dr Qian Yang.
These projects will focus on various transport phenomena regarding van der Waals heterostructures in the field of nanofluidics, varying from molecular/ionic transport inside van der Waals nanocapillaries, to water-graphene interfaces and related electrokinetic phenomena, and their underlying physics. The candidates are required to hold or about to obtain PhD preferably in experimental condensed matter physics, or other relevant disciplines.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with significant experimental experience in 2D material characterization and advanced mass transport measurements, and instrumentation development. Applicants with strong expertise in microfabrication of van der Waals heterostructures, ionic transport, spectroscopic techniques, electrochemistry or microfluidics will be considered. Proven proficiency in writing quality research papers is essential. Candidate should be well-organised and self-motivated with excellent communication skills. The projects are expected to lead to high impact scientific publications, technological developments and a boost in the career of the PDRA.
The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
http://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Qian Yang
Email: qian.yang@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
