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School of Science
Full Time, 2-year with possibility of being extended
Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.
With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and a highly organised individual with proven experience of Synthetic Chemistry and Materials Science to join the Department of Chemistry at LU. The candidate would work in a project at the intersection of porous materials and lithography, aiming to develop novel methods for patterning porous structures. Porous materials, such as hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), are characterized by their high surface area and tuneable pores, making them ideal for applications like gas separation, catalysis, and energy storage. Lithography, encompassing techniques like photolithography and thermal scanning lithography, enables precise patterning at micro- and nanoscale, crucial for microelectronics and nanotechnology. The integration of these fields could lead to patterned porous materials with enhanced functionality, new smaller and more sensitive electronic sensors.
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Our Benefits
Informal enquiries should be directed to Antonio Fernandez, via email to a.fernandez-mato@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.