Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow

This new full-time position is available from immediately on a fixed term contract until March 2027.

The Environment, Science, and Economy Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to participate in the EPSRC funded project “PRICE-SCM (powder amorphisation using shock waves for supplementary cementitious materials production)”, ran in collaboration between the University of Exeter and the UK Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Didcot).

The funded post is available from June 2026 for a duration of 10 months. The successful applicant will support the research activities carried out by Dr Vinai and the project team, involving high-energy laser processing of powders, physical characterisation of processed powders, and assessment of their properties in cementitious systems.

The post will include a significant time spent at the Central Laser Facility premises in Didcot, as well as some time spent at the University of Exeter for the physical and mechanical characterisation of the cementitious systems and the assessment of their environmental profiles.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a recognised expert in high-energy laser physics, with understanding of laser-driven shockwave application, and will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will have experience in high-energy laser processing or other shockwave processing techniques, and will have a sound understanding of solid-state chemistry and physics.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr Raffaele Vinai, e-mail r.vinai@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 72 3627.