Zhilun Lu
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Research Fellow in High Entropy Dielectric Ceramics (Postdoc) at the University of Leeds University of Leeds in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
X-ray Scattering
Funding
EPSRC-funded 3-year postdoctoral Research Fellow position. Salary is £41,064–£48,822. Visa sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker route, and Global Talent visa eligibility may be considered.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Leeds
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Research Fellow in High Entropy Dielectric Ceramics at the University of Leeds.
This is a 3-year postdoctoral opportunity in materials science, physics, and electrical materials, focused on developing high-entropy BiFeO3-based dielectric ceramics for next-generation multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The project is part of an EPSRC-funded programme in Dr. Zhilun Lu’s group and aims to improve energy recoverable density, efficiency, breakdown strength, and operating temperature range for applications in wide-bandgap power electronics.
The research is experimentally based and involves dielectric ceramics processing, functional oxide materials, energy storage materials, and advanced characterization. Methods mentioned include X-ray/neutron scattering, electron microscopy, Rietveld refinement, and pair distribution function analysis, alongside electrical property measurements and structure-property analysis.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or a closely allied discipline (or near completion), plus strong experience in dielectrics, ferroelectrics, ceramic/complex oxide fabrication, processing, and characterization. Experience with advanced crystal structure determination is especially relevant.
Funding and conditions: the post is funded by EPSRC, with salary in the range £41,064–£48,822. The advert notes that visa sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker route, and Global Talent visa eligibility may also be considered.
Application window: the vacancy closes on 4 August 2026. Apply online through the University of Leeds jobs portal using the vacancy page.
Funding details
EPSRC-funded 3-year postdoctoral Research Fellow position. Salary is £41,064–£48,822. Visa sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker route, and Global Talent visa eligibility may be considered.
What's required
PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or a closely allied discipline, or near completion. Strong background in dielectrics, ferroelectrics, or functional oxide materials. Experience with ceramic or complex oxide fabrication, processing, and characterisation. Strong emphasis on electrical property measurement techniques and advanced structure determination methods, including X-ray/neutron scattering and/or electron microscopy. Experience interpreting experimental data for advanced crystal structure determination such as Rietveld refinement or pair distribution function analysis is preferred.
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Professors
Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Electroceramics
Ferroelectricity
Semiconductor Physics
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