Research Fellow in Electrochemistry

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Engineering Chemistry Engineering Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 4 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher with experience and expertise in electrochemical and electrode position processes for the controlled growth of materials at the nano/micro scale, to be based in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton. This postdoctoral research fellowship is part of the EPSRC-funded EXPRESS Programme Grant, ’Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors’.

EXPRESS is a flagship, interdisciplinary 5-year research programme led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick, bringing together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering.

The Programme aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of functional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) semiconductors, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, theory, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

This position is primarily concerned with the electrochemistry of transition metal complexes in dry non-aqueous solvents and nanoscale deposition. This includes detailed electrochemical characterisation of the single source precursors, optimisation of deposition conditions to achieve high-quality mono- and few-layer materials, and the integration of the electrode position process with nanoscale electronic device architectures. The successful candidate will work within the
electrochemistry
team led by Phil Bartlett in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of
Southampton,and will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered until 31/12/2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.