location: White City and South Kensington campus in London

a contract: Full time, fixed term appointment until July 24, 2027

About the role

This publication is located in the Materials Department of Imperial College London. The position holder will be responsible for investigating hydrogen oxidation using surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy. This project is part of a CPLAS grant https://www.cplas.org. The candidate will explore the role of electrolyte on platinum-based electrodes, using electrochemical measurements coupled with vibrational spectroscopy. They will also fabricate custom nanostructures using comprehensive thin film preparation and characterization methods at the Henry Royce Institute, and are also expected to collaborate closely with other researchers at Imperial and other partner institutions (Centre for Catalysis and King’s College London).

what would you do

• Investigating the role of the electrolyte in controlling electrocatalytic reactions
• Develop a workflow for characterizing the electrode/electrolyte interface of the above systems via advanced spectroscopy tools.
• Fabrication of tailored nanostructures for surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy using thin-film deposition and patterning equipment at the Royce Institute.
• Work well within a dynamic group of students and research colleagues.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues at Imperial, UK Catalyis Hub and King’s College London
• Present experimental results to immediate research group and colleagues on a regular basis.
• Writing articles for publication and presenting papers/posters at national and international conferences as directed by the laboratory head.
• Providing general assistance from time to time with other related research activities.
• Write progress reports and prepare results for publication and distribution via journals, presentations and the web.

What we are looking for

• Research participant level, PhD degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related disciplines.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in examining the effects of electrolyte on platinum electrocatalysis
• Hydrogen oxidation experiment in non-aqueous media
• Experience using advanced spectroscopic tools to examine the electrode/electrolyte interface
• Experience working on a rotating disk (ring) pole.
• Extensive experience in using a wide range of electrochemical techniques, such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry
• A track record of publishing, commensurate with career stage
• Health and safety
• General knowledge of research management

What can we offer you

• We will provide you with an excellent research environment to grow as a research leader.
• We will support you with future funding proposals and requests and fully involve you in any collaborations/networking.
• Opportunities for professional development, for example through an awardee Institute for Early Career Researchers.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to advance science for humanity.
• Advance your career: Gain access to Imperial’s leading sector Dedicated career support for researchers As well as opportunities for promotion and advancement.
• Industry leading salary and bonus package (including 39 days holiday per year and generous pension plans).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with different people Employee networks And resources to support your personal and professional life Luxury.

More information

For more details about the role, please contact:

Professor Alex Porter, a.porter@Imperial.ac.uk

Further guidance can be sought from Ms Darakshan Khan (d.khan@Imperial.ac.uk).

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