Research Fellow in Surface Electrochemistry/Physical Chemistry

• Understanding and/or practical experience in operating an STM or AFM, preferably in electrochemical environments
• Practical experience and/or knowledge in performing electrodeposition and other surface modification methods.
• Experience in elctrochemical characterisation of molecules in solution and on surfaces, including but not limited to pulse voltametry and impedance spectroscopy
• Experience in instrumentation development/electronics or instrumentation control
• Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature
• Ability to develop and apply new concepts
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication
• Ability to draft competitive research proposals for funding
• Ability to direct the work of a small research team and motivate others to produce a high standard of work
• Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines
• Advanced computer skills, including for instrument control (e.g., LabView) and coding (Matlab or similar)

Job Description

Funding was awarded by the Leverhulme Trust for a 3-year post at the postdoctoral level (PDRA, postdoctoral research associate), in the area of magnetic field-dependent electrochemistry and electrocatalysis.

Implementation of proposed research project, as specified/justified in the proposal.

Research Duties

• To develop methodology for magnetic field-dependent electrochemical measurements and electrocatalysis.
• To perform electrochemical measurements and surface modification on monolayers and sub-monolayers of suitable target molecules, as well as electrodeposition.
• To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project aims
• To take initiatives in the planning of research
• To direct the work of small research teams
• To identify and develop suitable techniques and apparatus for the collection/analysis of data
• To conduct data analysis
• To 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