{"id":12364,"date":"2026-09-22T11:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=12364"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:56:23","slug":"ucl-defect-mediated-charge-transport-uk","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/ucl-defect-mediated-charge-transport-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"UCL &#8211; Defect-Mediated Charge Transport &#8211; UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Organization:<\/strong> University College London (UCL)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty\/Department\/Division:<\/strong> UCL BEAMS, London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), Physics and Astronomy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Research Fellow in Defect-Mediated Charge Transport<\/p>\n<h3>Project Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) is an interdisciplinary research centre involving University College London, King&#8217;s College London and Imperial College London. The centre brings together advanced infrastructure and research activities in nanotechnology and maintains strong links with academic, commercial and industrial communities.<\/p>\n<p>The project focuses on understanding charge transport in energy materials, specifically iron oxide and nickel oxide. Iron oxide is being investigated for applications including photocatalysis, battery electrodes and supercapacitors, while nickel oxide has potential applications as a supercapacitor electrode and a hole transport layer for photovoltaics.<\/p>\n<p>The research will investigate how dopants influence the antiferromagnetic structure of these materials and electron small-polaron hopping. Advanced neutron and X-ray scattering techniques will be used at national facilities to investigate short-range correlated disorder that cannot be revealed through conventional long-range structural measurements.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct research into charge transport in iron oxide and nickel oxide materials.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate the effects of dopants on antiferromagnetic structures and electron small-polaron hopping.<\/li>\n<li>Synthesise extremely high-purity metal oxide single crystals using a laser-heated, high-pressure image furnace.<\/li>\n<li>Precisely orient single-crystal materials for subsequent measurements.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct transport measurements to determine the nature of hopping transport.<\/li>\n<li>Apply advanced neutron and X-ray scattering techniques at national research facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Perform three-dimensional delta-pair-distribution-function analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate correlated magnetic and atomic disorder.<\/li>\n<li>Analyse and interpret complex experimental data.<\/li>\n<li>Develop an integrated understanding of charge transport in the materials.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications and communicate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a closely related discipline, or be completing a PhD.<\/li>\n<li>Strong academic background in a relevant scientific discipline.<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in at least one relevant area of inorganic crystalline materials research, such as synthesis and characterisation.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to conduct high-quality independent research.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to critically evaluate scientific information and analyse complex data.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to interpret research findings and produce impactful scientific outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with academic and professional services colleagues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preferred Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>Experience or knowledge in areas such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crystal growth.<\/li>\n<li>Charge transport measurements.<\/li>\n<li>X-ray scattering.<\/li>\n<li>Neutron scattering.<\/li>\n<li>Powder X-ray diffraction.<\/li>\n<li>Synthesis and characterisation of inorganic crystalline materials.<\/li>\n<li>Analysis and interpretation of complex scientific datasets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications is advantageous.<\/p>\n<h3>Employment Details<\/h3>\n<p>The position is offered on a <strong>fixed-term basis<\/strong>, with the appointment running until <strong>28 February 2029<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The working pattern is full time and the position operates on a hybrid working basis.<\/p>\n<h3>Salary &amp; Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary: \u00a343,981\u2013\u00a354,019 per year.<\/li>\n<li>41 days of holiday, comprising annual leave, bank holidays and closure days.<\/li>\n<li>Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave.<\/li>\n<li>Defined benefit CARE pension scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan.<\/li>\n<li>Immigration loan.<\/li>\n<li>Relocation scheme for eligible posts.<\/li>\n<li>On-site nursery and gym.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.<\/li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme \/ Staff Support Service.<\/li>\n<li>Discounted medical insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Application Documents<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants should submit the materials required through the UCL recruitment system. The application should demonstrate the candidate&#8217;s relevant research experience, qualifications, technical expertise and suitability for the project.<\/p>\n<h3>English Language Requirement<\/h3>\n<p>Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. The role requires the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.<\/p>\n<h3>Supervisor \/ Contact<\/h3>\n<p>The supplied job information does not specify a named supervisor or contact person.<\/p>\n<h3>Application Deadline<\/h3>\n<p>16 October 2026.<\/p>\n<h3>Starting Date<\/h3>\n<p>Not specified.<\/p>\n<h3>Reference<\/h3>\n<p>B04-07825<\/p>\n<h3>External Link<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/work-at-ucl\/search-ucl-jobs\/details?nPostingId=19633&amp;nPostingTargetId=47954&amp;id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&amp;LG=UK&amp;languageSelect=UK&amp;mask=ext&amp;source=jobs.ac.uk&amp;sType=jobs.ac.uk&amp;stype=NameOfSource&amp;board_id=3086&amp;board_name=jobs.ac.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Job details: Research Fellow in Defect-Mediated Charge Transport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12365,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[502,49,497,812],"job_listing_category":[772,580,597,658,396,322,604,651],"job_listing_location":[779],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12364","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_type-fixed-term","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_type-research","job_listing_type-research-fellow","job_listing_category-condensed-matter-physics","job_listing_category-energy-materials","job_listing_category-experimental-physics","job_listing_category-membrane-science","job_listing_category-nanoscience","job_listing_category-research","job_listing_category-research-development","job_listing_category-spectroscopy","job_listing_location-london-united-kingdom","is-featured"],"metas":{"_job_featured_image":"","_job_category":{"772":"Condensed Matter Physics","580":"Energy Materials","597":"Experimental Physics","658":"Membrane Science","396":"Nanoscience","322":"Research","604":"Research &amp; Development","651":"Spectroscopy"},"_job_type":{"502":"Fixed Term","49":"Full Time","497":"Research","812":"Research Fellow"},"_job_tag":[],"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/work-at-ucl\/search-ucl-jobs\/details?nPostingId=19633&nPostingTargetId=47954&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext&source=jobs.ac.uk&sType=jobs.ac.uk&stype=NameOfSource&board_id=3086&board_name=jobs.ac.uk","_job_apply_email":"","_job_salary_type":"yearly","_job_experience":"","_job_qualification":["","Doctoral \/ PhD"]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/12364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12364"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/12364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12366,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/12364\/revisions\/12366"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=12364"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=12364"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=12364"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=12364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}