Dr Martyn A. McLachlan Department of Materials Imperial College London

“Three-dimensional nanosphere templating: A novel method for the preparation of nanostructured photovoltaics” 2μm 500nm METHODS MATERIALS STRUCTURE PROPERTIES

Adamopoulos et al Advanced Materials. (2011),23,(16): McLachlan et al Advanced Functional Materials (2011),21,(5): Zhu et al Nanoscale. (2009),1: McLachlan et al Journal of Crystal Growth. (2008),310: McLachlan et Journal of Materials Chemistry. (2007),17,(36): Schumann et Journal of Materials Chemistry. (2011),21,(7): McLachlan et al Materials Chemistry and Physics. (2011),129: Adamopoulos et al Applied Physics Letters (2011),98: McLachlan et al Advanced Energy Materials (2012) DOI: /aenm Research Interests Electronic Materials Energy Materials Functional Materials Photovoltaics Batteries Lighting Transistors Photonics Ferroelectrics Sensing Photocatalysis

The benefits Freedom to concentrate on basic research in any field of engineering. Time to establish a track record in the field. The services of a mentor (a Fellow of The Academy) to offer advice and to facilitate industrial links as the research progresses. Restrictions of your teaching and administrative duties.

Duration 5-year full-time (part-time possible) Eligibility Any stage from PhD completion to 3 years as postdoc. No nationality requirements Must be held at a UK Institution Restrictions Only 2-3 applications per institution Mechanical (materials, medical, aerodynamics, acoustics and biomedical engineering) Civil Electrical and Electronic Chemical ICT (telecommunications, networks and systems, computing and information, photonics)

STAGE 1  The application form.  Three page Case for Support.  One page reference list.  Two page CV.  Publication and conference presentations list (no page limit).  Letter of support from the Host Institution’s Head of Department.

STAGE 1  The application form.  Three page Case for Support.  One page reference list.  Two page CV.  Publication and conference presentations list (no page limit).  Letter of support from the Host Institution’s Head of Department. STAGE 2  Five page Case for Support.  Any letters of support from collaborators.

STAGE 1  The application form.  Three page Case for Support.  One page reference list.  Two page CV.  Publication and conference presentations list (no page limit).  Letter of support from the Host Institution’s Head of Department. STAGE 2  Five page Case for Support.  Any letters of support from collaborators. STAGE 3 30 minute interview at the Academy

Closing date for Stage One applications October Sift Panel to select Sage Two applications December Stage Two ApplicationsJanuary InterviewsMay-June Awards announcedJune Fellowships commenceJune-March

Amazing Fellowship! Start writing early – it takes longer than you think. A good mentor makes a massive difference. Use it to your advantage. GOOD LUCK