Senior Research Associate: Solid-State NMR (Fixed Term)

About the role

The Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge is looking for a senior post-doctoral research associate to join the group of Prof. Alexander Forse. The project is part of an ERC starting grant funded by UKRI that aims to understand and improve supercapacitor devices for energy storage, using solid-state NMR to gain structural insight. The broader research of the group focuses on new materials for climate change mitigation. The post is fixed term, with funds available for 22 months initially, full time, and pays between £43,099 and £57,666.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NMR facility in the Forse Group independently
• Develop new magnetic resonance approaches to study materials for climate change mitigation
• Lead on student training and development in magnetic resonance and co-supervise PhD students
• Support research proposal development
• Conduct research projects, possibly as co- or principal investigator, and help secure funding
• Write or contribute to publications and present at conferences
• Communicate complex ideas to peers and to those with less background
• Help plan, coordinate and monitor research budgets and manage research resources

Required profile

• PhD in solid-state NMR spectroscopy, or about to obtain one
• At least 3 years of post-doc experience (or equivalent in industry) in NMR spectroscopy
• Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge to contribute to future projects and proposals
• Potential to take operational responsibility, including financial, for parts of a major project
• Ability to work independently, plan ahead and prioritise

Required skills

• NMR spectroscopy
• Access to 400 and 600 MHz Bruker NMR spectrometers, potentiostats, gas sorption instruments and diffraction resources

Applicants apply online through the university's recruitment system, uploading a CV, covering letter and publications list, quoting reference MA51550. The closing date is 12 November 2026.