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Research Associate in Electronic transport measurement of functional materials
Cardiff School of Engineering

The School of Engineering at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint a research associate in the area of electronic transport measurement of functional materials, as part of a team funded by a multi-institution EPSRC grant upon 3D nanostructured thermal materials with Southampton (Electrodeposition) and Exeter (Condensed matter theory). Cardiff is fabricating 3D nanostructured materials using high resolution two-photon lithography, which will be characterised by a range of methodologies including scanning electron microscopy and thermoelectric characterisation. The research will be carried in the groups of Dr Sam Ladak, Prof Wolfgang Langbein, and Prof Gao Min.

You will be a researcher with a track record of achievement in the field of electronic and thermal transport measurements and modelling, as demonstrated by publications in academic journals, international conference presentations, and/or industrial collaborations. Please submit your completed application form with your full CV, a statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages max) addressing the criteria in the person specification.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1st April 2023 and has a fixed term of 30 months.

Salary: £35,333 – £42,155 per annum (Grade 6)

Job ref: 3DThermalPDRAC

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Gao Min ([email protected])

For informal enquiries about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact [email protected]:[email protected]

Interview date: Early March

Date advert posted: Friday, 17 February 2023

Closing date: Friday, 17 March 2023

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. We strongly welcome female applicants and those from any ethnic minority group, as they are underrepresented in our School. We actively promote race equality and a system supporting and encouraging any minority to ensure their institutional learning and growth. We are extremely proud that our commitment to women and minorities in physics has resulted in us being awarded the Athena Swan Silver status and the Institute of Physics Project Juno: Champion status. We are the first School in Wales to achieve recognition for both. The University is committed to ensuring that we sustain a positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of procedures to support staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Main function

To conduct research within with respect to developing a measurement system for characterisation of electronic and thermal transport properties of 3D nanostructured functional materials and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• To conduct research with respect to developing a measurement system for characterisation of electronic and thermal transport properties of 3D nanostructured functional materials and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or equivalent or relevant industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

i. Developing electronic and thermal transport measurement systems.
ii. Modelling electronic and thermal transport process using COMSOL.
iii. Data acquisition and system automation using LabVIEW.

3. Knowledge of current status of research in 3D nanostructured functional materials.

4. Proven ability to publish in international journals.

5. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding.

Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication

7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals

Other
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work

Desirable Criteria

9. Experience in using commercial Infrared Microscope instruments.

10. Experience in design and construction of vacuum systems.

11. Experience in optical and electrical instrumentations.

12. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

13. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.

35,333

42,155

Academic - Research

Grade 6