We are always interested in applications from outstanding and motivated students and researchers seeking to embark on transformative journeys to join our team. Please find out more about our research, publications, and thesis.

Postdoctoral Research Fellows

***Fellowship Alert!!!

Newton International Fellowship opens on 21 Jan 2025 and closes on 18 Mar 2025. Get in touch early to discuss this exciting opportunity. The maximum award value will be £280,000 over two years. You are eligible if you are based outside the UK and have no more than 7 years of postdoctoral experience. If you are interested in composite materials research, please reach out to me at c.wu@imperial.ac.uk.

***Job Alert!!!

I am recruiting one postdoc at Imperial College London who will be working on novel supplementary cementitous materials (SCM) derived from waste composite materials. Strong candidates with experiences in chemistry, material science, environmental science and engineering are encouraged to apply. Publication experience is favorable. 

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering or other relevant disciplines;
  • PhD degree should have been obtained within 5 years;
  • Research experiences are preferred in cement chemistry, supplementary cementitious material, thermal dynamics modelling, life cycle analysis and cost analysis, polymer and polymer composites (synthesis, manufacturing, nano modification, and mechanics), molecular dynamics simulation, etc.
  • At least 3 publications in top international journals;
  • Good verbal and written English skills;
  • Experience of supervising graduate students is preferred.
  • Independent with minimal supervision and high self-motivation.

***Funding!!!

Funding is available to support postdoctoral positions. Candidates are also encouraged to apply for the following fellowships, like

 

PhD Students

*** Currently we have 3 PhD scholarships available in our group. 

Requirements

  • Undergraduate and master degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering or other relevant disciplines;
  • UG and Master GPA 85% min, with high class ranking;
  • Research experiences are preferred in cement chemistry, supplementary cementitious material, thermal dynamics modelling, life cycle analysis and cost analysis, polymer and polymer composites (synthesis, manufacturing, nano modification, and mechanics), molecular dynamics simulation, etc.
  • Publication experience is preferred;
  • IELTS language test 6.5 min.

Funding

The PhD scholarships will provide funding for up to 3.5 years, including tuition fees (3~4 years) and a tax-free stipend at the standard UKRI London rate. 
Candidates are also encouraged to apply for scholarships from other sources, like

Please find out more about Departmental Scholarships
Please find out more about College Scholarships
Self-funded students are also encouraged to contact us. 

English Language

As part of the application process, you will be asked to show that you have met the College’s English-language requirement.

 

Visiting Fellows and Students

Funding

Academic visitors and research students are also welcome to visit us. You need to source your own funding for the visit, including a bench fee (£1,000 per month) and living cost.
Visitors are encouraged to apply for visiting fellowships, like

Please find out more about College instructions on visiting students.

 

Undergraduate students

Motivated undergraduate students, who are looking for research opportunities and hand-on experiences in the lab, are welcome to join through the Imperial College UROP programme. UROP is Imperial College’s highly active Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme for students (from within & outside Imperial, subject to eligibility criteria) who wish to develop an appreciation of research and the environment within which it takes place.

 

Still couldn't find what you are looking for?

If you have not found what you are looking for, feel free to contact us and ask for other possibilities. 

How to Apply

An application should be in a single PDF file which includes

  • a latest CV with a publication list
  • a research statement
  • the contact information (including name, affiliation, phone number and email address) of at least two references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

For more information, please send email to Dr. Chao Wu at c.wu@imperial.ac.uk

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Composites for Energy Infrastructure

Composites for Energy Infrastructure Group