Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy
A prestigious, endowed professorial role leading world-class research in energy materials and materials discovery.
Best for:Distinguished researchers with a sustained international reputation in energy materials and computational materials discovery.
Overview
The University of Cambridge invites applications for the Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy, a permanent, endowed position designed to foster a world-leading research group. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in the development and translation of functional electronic materials, with a particular focus on automation, computational discovery, and low-power technologies. Applicants should possess an outstanding international reputation and a compelling vision for addressing global challenges in energy materials. The role encompasses standard professorial responsibilities, including teaching, research supervision, and departmental administration. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of materials science within a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
What you'll do
- Provide intellectual and strategic leadership for the research group and the department.
- Establish and lead an ambitious, high-impact research programme in energy materials.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the Department, School, and wider University.
- Engage effectively with external partners and stakeholders to translate research outcomes.
- Contribute to teaching, student supervision, and examination duties.
- Participate in departmental and university-level administrative activities.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding publication record commensurate with a professorial appointment.
- Outstanding research record with a sustained international reputation.
- Expertise in energy materials and materials discovery.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale, interdisciplinary research projects.
- Experience in teaching and academic supervision at a high level.
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Applications must be submitted via the university's online portal. Candidates should provide a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and details of three referees.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Publications list
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Jason Robinson· Head of Department
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