Materials Science jobs

CSIRO’s Environment and Sustainability Research Team seeks a chemical engineer in Pullenvale, Brisbane, to develop catalysts for methane-emissions abatement and conduct laboratory and field research on mine dust. The role includes materials preparation and characterization, project leadership, staff supervision and communicating research findings. This is…

Build a lightweight, flexible X-ray imager using printed perovskite detectors and a commercial transistor backplane. The collaborating units led by Annamaria Petrozza and Mario Caironi will develop encapsulation and test imaging performance under heat, humidity and radiation exposure for agricultural applications. The 12-month collaboration contract is…

Two-year postdoctoral role developing light-responsive memristor arrays to connect biological neurons with neuromorphic electronics. The project explores materials and device structures for neural imaging and closed-loop bio-hybrid systems, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Based in the Nanomagnetism and Spintronics group, with…

Contribute to the APECS pilot-line project on advanced packaging and heterogeneous electronic integration. Work covers gallium-nitride transistor characterisation and modelling, process-design-kit development, RF circuit measurements and three-dimensional system-in-package technology. The employer states a seven-month appointment starting on 1 December 2026…

Develop an uncertainty-aware digital twin and AI control architecture for protein-guided, droplet-based manufacturing of functional materials. The programme combines protein and formulation descriptors, physics-informed process models, inline measurements and process–structure–property learning. Applications include rare-earth-free magnets and nanoporous…

Develop high-efficiency chalcogenide thin-film and tandem solar cells with Xiaojing Hao at UNSW. The project combines device fabrication, performance optimisation and advanced electrical, optical and morphological characterisation of compound semiconductors. This Level A appointment is for 12 months at 35 hours per week. The stated salary is AUD 122,592 per…

NIMS is recruiting several permanent researchers for fundamental, foundational and applied materials research. Priority areas include hydrogen and battery materials, quantum and semiconductor materials, magnetic and structural materials, inorganic nanomaterials, polymers and biomaterials, data-driven materials development and advanced characterization. The…

Investigate high-temperature phenomena and the control of metallic microstructures in welding, casting, laser processing and additive manufacturing. This permanent research role joins the Welding and Joining Technology Group in the Research Center for Structural Materials. Work includes new materials and technologies relevant to resilience and carbon…

Lead research combining AI-assisted synthesis and nanocrystal growth to develop nanoparticles with improved optical properties and optoelectronic devices. This permanent role is in the Nanoparticle Group at the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics. The expected start is 1 April 2027, negotiable. Applications and two recommendation letters are…

Mid-career staff recruitment in nuclear chemistry. Develop nanofunctional materials for radionuclide separation and analysis, investigate degradation under irradiation, and study material-surface responses involved in selective recognition. The work supports integrated analytical platforms and compact devices. The tentative assignment is at the Nuclear…

A twelve-month postdoctoral project beginning in January 2027 studies electroactive chiral materials derived from [7]helicene, quasi[8]circulenes and neutral helical radicals incorporating tetrathiafulvalene. Combining helical scaffolds with electron-donor units is intended to influence charge delocalization, molecular packing, conductivity and spin…

Two QUEST doctoral positions investigate free-electron interactions with silicon photonic nanostructures. One studies enhanced coupling through tailored geometries and beam energies; the other develops hybrid devices coupling local quantum states to electron beams. Experimental electron microscopy and photonic-device work are complemented by simulations,…

Three-year, full-time doctoral employment at DTU Construct on sustainable living construction materials. Investigate fungal–bacterial interactions and microbial biomineralization, develop hydrogels and printable bio-inks, and characterize their performance for extrusion-based 3D printing. Collaboration includes DTU Bioengineering and TU Delft, with…

The condensed-matter and quantum-information theory groups seek postdoctoral researchers for autumn 2027, with flexible starting dates. Research spans quantum many-body dynamics, entanglement, correlated materials, topology, superconductivity, quantum optics, ultracold gases, quantum simulation and computation. Successful applicants can join international…

This postdoctoral role in Hiromasa Niinomi’s group develops research on light–matter interactions and light-induced phase transitions, particularly the chirality and topology of light, or on nonequilibrium behavior at high-pressure water–ice interfaces. Researchers may contribute experience in lasers, optical microscopy, spectroscopy and nanofabrication, or…

The joint doctoral programme of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, TU Dresden and the University of St Andrews offers experimental and theoretical projects in solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics. Students combine research with graduate courses and general skills training across the partner institutions. Funding and pay…

Study solid polymer electrolytes for metal-anode batteries using molecular dynamics and density-functional theory. The project connects chemical structure with electrolyte properties to identify improved battery materials. This master’s fellowship is based at the Institute of Chemistry in Araraquara and requires full-time dedication. Applications remain…

Develop ligands and functionalised sorbents for recovering gallium, germanium and other critical minerals from zinc-processing streams. Research spans organic synthesis, resin and polymer modification, liquid–liquid and solid–liquid separations, and analytical characterisation. The Nanomaterials Chemistry Group collaborates with spectroscopy, theory,…

Study how alloy design and processing affect the microstructure and mechanical performance of refractory and other high-temperature alloys for nuclear and space applications. Work includes fabrication, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction and collaboration with alloy-development teams. The initial appointment can last up to 24…

Penn Chemistry seeks a tenure-track researcher in energy conversion, energy utilization, energy-related materials or sustainability, particularly through advanced experimental methods. The appointee will develop an externally funded research programme, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and mentor student researchers. The expected appointment date is…

Develop coupled-cluster electronic-structure methods with periodic boundary conditions in Marco Caricato’s group. Apply the methods to electronic and optical properties of polymers, surfaces, films and crystalline materials, analyse results and prepare publications. The hybrid appointment also includes student mentoring and professional development. Initial…

SUNY Empire Innovation Program recruitment for an established researcher in sustainable materials chemistry, with appointment planned for 16 August 2027. Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded programme advancing sustainable technologies, energy conversion/storage or environmental improvement. Experimental synthesis, materials…

Tenure-track recruitment in experimental inorganic, analytical or physical chemistry, beginning 1 July 2027. Areas of interest include solid-state materials, analytical methods, spectroscopy and interfaces; AI and machine-learning expertise is encouraged. Establish a visible, externally funded research programme and teach and mentor undergraduate and…

Research appointment in the Optical Ceramics Group, investigating ceramic slurry preparation, bulk-material sintering and the relationship between processing conditions and microstructure. The initial contract lasts one year and may be renewed up to a total of five years. The advertised start is 1 October 2026, negotiable with the successful applicant.…