Job reference: SAE-022747
Salary: £36,024 to £38,205 per annum according to relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemical Engineering
Hours Per Week: Full time
Closing date: 25/10/2023
Contract Duration: Starting as soon as possible for 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering
A Research Associate position is available for three years starting from September 2023 to undertake research and development in novel instrumentation and analytical science related to the evolving area of industrial nanotechnology. With a strong background in spectroscopic instrumentation, you will investigate the spectroscopic component, laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging, of the total characterisation requirement of radioactive contamination in nuclear environments. You will join the TOtal characterisation by Remote Observation of Nuclear Environments (TORONE) collaboration. This is a collaboration between the Universities of Manchester and Lancaster and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).
You should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in physics, chemistry, chemical or electrical engineering or related discipline. Expertise in the application and development of optical instrumentation is essential. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and be able work effectively alongside project partners in the consortium so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required. Experience in using analysis and data processing is essential. You will be familiar with the configuration of instrumentation and the requirements of setting up characterisation systems and their integration with a variety of deployment platforms. You will be willing to engage in internal as well as national and international external collaborations, which may include travel to the United States and Japan.
You will be joining a leading, dedicated group of research engineers in newly-refurbished and well-equipped laboratory space.
The Department of Chemical Engineering and the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester have a world-leading research activity in the area of instrumentation and analytical science. Further information on the TORONE project is at www.TORONE-project.com
The School of Engineering is committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science; the School’s website documenting activity in this area can be found at:
http://www.ceas.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/athenaswan/workinggroup.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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Name: Professor Philip Martin
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
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