Shijing Sun

Postdoctoral opportunity in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge, within the Autonomous Materials Group led by Shijing Sun. The project is centered on inorganic nanoparticles, high-throughput methods, self-driving labs, and inorganic materials research. The post is suitable for candidates with hands-on experience growing inorganic nanoparticles or with a PhD background in self-driving labs who want to apply those skills to inorganic materials. This is a postdoc-level opening (Research Assistant/Research Associate, fixed term). The post does not mention a stipend amount or detailed funding package, but it is presented as an ARIA-related fixed-term research role. Applications close on 31 August. Interested candidates should follow the Cambridge job link and submit an application before the deadline. The group website is also provided for more information about the lab and its research direction.

The University of Cambridge’s Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the Autonomous Materials Group, led by Associate Professor Shijing Sun. The position is suited to researchers with experience in inorganic synthesis and/or biomineralisation who are interested in combining materials chemistry with automated characterisation and AI-directed high-throughput experimentation . The work will contribute to autonomous approaches for advanced materials research and discovery. Applicants should consult the official University of Cambridge job advertisement for detailed eligibility criteria, responsibilities, salary, funding and application instructions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.