We are hiring!
Many thanks for your interest in our lab.
We warmly welcome new members from diverse backgrounds. Our priority is together to foster a supportive and collaborative learning and work environment. We value creative thinking, intellectual honesty, and a growth mindset.
From Shijing: While I worked at the Toyota Research Institute in California, I encountered the Japanese term "mendomi". It's a Toyota leadership concept that means treating colleagues like family. In our group, we expect every member to engage with their teammates with respect, kindness and understanding.
If you are interested in joining our team, please reach out here. If you do not hear back from us in two weeks, feel free to follow up with an email to ss896[at]cam.ac.uk.
Open positions
Our work is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together materials science, robotics, and artificial intelligence to address global energy and climate challenges.
Postdocs
We welcome applicants with a background in materials chemistry who have an interest in lab automation, as well as those from a statistics/machine learning background who are interested in AI for clean energy. There are multiple funding routes available at the University of Cambridge and beyond to support postdoctoral researchers, including:
Prospective Ph.D. students
We are actively looking for new Ph.D. students. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to the Ph.D. program in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. During the application process, please reach out directly to Shijing to discuss research interests and potential projects.
In the academic year of 2026 - 2027, we are in search of 2 talented graduate students in the research direction of AI-guided materials synthesis. The University of Cambridge offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships to support postgraduate studies. A comprehensive list of funding opportunities can be found on the University’s graduate funding webpage.
University of Cambridge Master students
We welcome current University of Cambridge students to explore research opportunities with us. Our projects are ideal for both current and incoming students who are considering applying for PhD programs. We seek team members who can commit to projects that typically last for at least two quarters, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.