Research Associate on: Aerosol jet printing of 2D materials and molecules

Job description

Applications are invited for a Post-Doc position available in the group of Prof Casiraghi, department of Chemistry, University of Manchester.

The project will focus on the use of an aerosol jet printer, which has been recently purchased by the group. The postdoc will optimize and use the printer with the aim of achieving 2 objectives: i) testing crystallization of molecular precursors by aerosol jet printing to compare with the blow coating process developed in our group [Nature Communications volume 15, Article number: 2015 (2024)]; ii) printing films made of water-based 2D material inks made in the group with the final aim to control their chemical local composition for target devices, such as memristors.

This post is available to be filled ASAP for two years with possible extension, subjected to funding. Applicants should have a PhD (by the start date) in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics or related subjects.

Significant experience with the aerosol jet printer or at least a piezoelectric printer, as well as in the formulation of printable 2D material inks, is required to be shortlisted for interview. Preference will be given to applicants that will demonstrate this experience applied to memristic devices.

Please read the full advert description for more information about the skills required for this job. The candidate should also be well-organised and self-motivated with excellent oral and communication skills. A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals is required, with at least 2 works in well-known and respected journals as first author.

The closing date for applications is on 09/01/2026 with interviews currently planned in the following two weeks.

As this role involves research at a postgraduate level, applicants who are not an EEA national or a national of an exempt country and who will require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) Points Based System in order to take up the role, will be required to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate and will need to obtain this prior to making any official visa application UKVI.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
  
  
  

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more

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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Cinzia Casiraghi

Email: cinzia.casiraghi@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English