Research Assistant/Associate in Nanotechnology and Device Manufacturing (Fixed Term)

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, Cambridge, to work on functionalization of Nanotechnology and Device Manufacturing

The key responsibilities and duties are:

1. Device fabrication (photolithography, etch, thin film deposition, etc.) and characterization.
2. Functionalization of devices, optimization of morphologies, and research on battery, nanotechnology, and manufacturing with particular focus on:
   • Optimization of material functionalization.
   • Battery testing.
3. Writing of progress reports to fulfil the requirements of the grant and contribution to research publications of the University's Energy Group.
4. Liaison and collaboration with members of the Energy Group and other research teams within the University.
5. Organisation and attendance to project relevant meetings with other academic and industrial participants.
6. Contribution to the preparation of proposals and applications for funding to external bodies, such as the European Commission and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

1. Postgraduate degree at Master's level and above in a relevant discipline such as Chemistry, Physics, Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
2. Experience in clean room, device fabrication and characterization
3. Knowledge of batteries, manufacturing processes, and carbon-based materials
4. Ability to conduct research independently and with minimal supervision

The candidate should be able to:

• Communicate technical content across specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Structure and present technical project reports

The candidate should have:

• Research experience, for example via a dissertation thesis, in device
• Experience in analysing measurement data

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 8 months in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact: Dr. Tzia Ming Onn, tmo32@cam.ac.uk, for queries of a technical nature related to the role and Kate Graham, kag1000@cam.ac.uk for queries related to the application process

Please quote reference NM48351 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Engineering

Salary

£33,002-£35,608
£37,694-£46,049

Reference

NM48351

Category

Research

Date published

17 December 2025

Closing date

1 January 2026

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