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Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies University of Bath in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Postdoctoral research positions for up to 36 months at the University of Bath. The project is funded by ARIA through its Universal Fabricators programme. Appointment is at Grade 7 (Research Associate) or Grade 8 (Research Fellow) depending on qualifications, experience and track record. The post includes professional development support and mentions visa reimbursement/interest-free loan for some immigration expenses, but no stipend or salary amount is stated.
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United Kingdom
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University of Bath
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University of Bath is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for the HOLLOW SILK project, an ARIA-funded programme under the Universal Fabricators initiative.
The project focuses on engineered silk manufacturing and optical fibre technologies, aiming to develop a novel manufacturing platform based on engineered silk for the production of microstructured optical fibres. The work sits at the intersection of materials science, biomaterials, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, and photonics.
Successful candidates will be based in the Centre for Photonics at the University of Bath and will work with Professor William Wadsworth, Dr Rox Middleton, and Dr Soraya Caixeiro, alongside international collaborators including Professor Fiorenzo Omenetto and Dr Giulia Guidetti at Tufts University and Dr David Breslauer in the USA.
The roles involve developing silk-based materials and fabrication processes, planning and delivering experimental research, carrying out materials characterisation and data analysis, optimising performance and manufacturing approaches, publishing research, and presenting findings at conferences and project meetings. One appointment is expected at Research Associate level and the other may be appointed at Research Fellow level with technical leadership responsibilities.
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline such as Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field. The post is for up to 36 months.
The vacancy is located in Bath, England, United Kingdom. The posting mentions staff benefits including professional development, relocation allowance, and visa reimbursement/interest-free loan support for some immigration expenses.
Apply through the University of Bath jobs portal using the vacancy reference SS13969. For informal questions, contact Soraya Caixeiro at [email protected].
Funding details
Postdoctoral research positions for up to 36 months at the University of Bath. The project is funded by ARIA through its Universal Fabricators programme. Appointment is at Grade 7 (Research Associate) or Grade 8 (Research Fellow) depending on qualifications, experience and track record. The post includes professional development support and mentions visa reimbursement/interest-free loan for some immigration expenses, but no stipend or salary amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a closely related discipline. For the Research Fellow/Grade 8 appointment, candidates should also be able to provide technical leadership, coordinate research across partner institutions, support project delivery and funding bids, and help shape the scientific direction of the programme.
How to apply
Apply via the University of Bath vacancy page using the provided job reference. Review the job description and submit an application through the Bath jobs portal. For informal enquiries, contact Soraya Caixeiro at [email protected].
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