Category Archives: FRG group

Funded postdoc position available

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 A new research associate position with fixed funding for three years is available within the Faul Research Group, as part of the new £14 million EPSRC-funded project “The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living”. This project within the Faul Research Group will focus on novel functional and smart materials synthesis for applications to soft robotics and digital healthcare.This position is open ended. Feel free to click here to watch a short animated video about the Vivo Hub!

Please note that the closing date for applications will be at 23:59 UK time on 25/02/2025.

VIVO Hub (https://www.thevivohub.com/)

Christmas!

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The end of 2024 and Christmas are just around the corner! During this busy Christmas season, we bid heartfelt farewells to many team members, while also joyfully welcoming several new faces this year!

Of course, we couldn’t miss our annual Christmas party, this year at the lovely Grupo Lounge in Westbury-on-Trym! With delicious food, Secret Santa exchange, and lively Crimbo Bingo, we enjoyed a fantastic and unforgettable evening! 

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year ahead!

Xue passes her viva!

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Congratulations, Dr Fang!

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Jerry re-joins the Faul Group

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Jerry Mintah has transitioned in and out of the Faul Group throughout his undergraduate chemistry degree at Bristol, contributing to a published study in a high-impact journal during this time. He now returns to pursue his PhD, focusing on the design and development of metal-free porous polymers for CO2 capture and conversion.

Welcome back, Jerry!

Research Associate position in 3D-printed electrochemical reactors

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The University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate for a project on 3D-printed electrochemical reactors within the Lennox and Faul Labs. The role involves designing, fabricating, and characterising advanced materials and devices, focusing on electrochemical applications.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or a related field, with experience in 3D printing and electrochemistry. This is a fixed-term position, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in an interdisciplinary research environment.

For more details, visit the job listing.

Prof. Olli Ikkala visits Bristol from Aalto University

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Professor Olli Ikkala is a faculty member in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University (previously known as Helsinki University of Technology) in Espoo, near Helsinki. His research focuses on creating functional materials through hierarchical self-assemblies, biomimetics, and natural starting materials. Trained initially in physics, he spent ten years in the chemical industry, primarily working on the development of polymer blends and electrically conducting polymers before returning to academia. The Faul Group hosts him as he visits.

Prof. Ikkala is photographed giving a lecture on life-inspired soft matter dynamics and functionalities below.

Ulia returns from Japan

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This week, the Faul Group is welcoming back Ulia as she returns from her two-month visit to the National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. During this collaborative period, her skills concerning in situ measurements for evaluating material performance in carbon dioxide reduction were honed.

Welcome back.