Research Fellow in Defect-Mediated Charge Transport
Investigate charge transport and defect chemistry in energy materials using advanced neutron and X-ray scattering techniques.
Best for:Best for experimental researchers with a PhD in materials science, physics, or chemistry and expertise in inorganic crystalline materials.
Overview
The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at University College London invites applications for a Research Fellow to study defect-mediated charge transport in critical energy materials. Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, the researcher will focus on iron oxide and nickel oxide systems to examine antiferromagnetic structures and electron small polaron hopping. The role involves synthesising high-purity single crystals via a high-pressure image furnace, conducting transport measurements, and applying advanced scattering facilities. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate effectively and drive experimental investigations until February 2029.
What you'll do
- Conduct experimental research on charge transport in energy materials such as iron oxide and nickel oxide.
- Synthesise high-purity metal oxide single crystals using a state-of-the-art laser-heated, high-pressure image furnace.
- Perform advanced neutron and X-ray scattering techniques at national facilities to reveal short-range correlated disorder.
- Execute precise sample orientation and comprehensive transport measurements to determine hopping transport characteristics.
- Apply three-dimensional delta-pair-distribution-function analysis to isolate magnetic and atomic disorder.
- Collaborate with researchers across partner institutions and contribute to project reporting and scientific publications.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in inorganic crystalline materials research
- Demonstrated expertise in materials synthesis and characterisation
- Experience or working knowledge in crystal growth techniques
- Familiarity with charge transport measurements
- Background in X-ray or neutron scattering, or powder X-ray diffraction
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-16
Interested candidates must submit their application through the external portal link provided. Ensure all requested application materials are prepared and uploaded prior to the deadline.
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