The University of Manchester
Research Associate in Fabrication and Investigation of Nanofluidic and Proton-Conducting Devices
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Job Opportunity: Research Position in Experimental Materials Science and Condensed Matter Physics
This is an opportunity for talented researchers in experimental materials science and/or condensed matter physics to create new nanoscale capillaries and devices based on assembly of atomically-flat crystals and study molecular and ion transport through them. The post is available immediately for up to 36 months and is based at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, a world-class science centre with a broad scope of research.
Responsibilities
- Adhering to all relevant health and safety procedures.
- Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and secure records of research data.
- Training students and others in skills appropriate to the project.
- Preparation of research papers for publication.
- Presentations at national and international meetings.
About You
Essential Criteria
- Applicants should hold or be close to acquiring a PhD in materials science, condensed matter physics or equivalent.
- A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals and an ability to write scientific reports and contribute to writing research papers.
- Experience in the following is required: fabrication of nanoscale devices, preferably using atomically thin materials; their characterisation; photolithography and e-beam lithography; thin-film deposition; wet and reactive ion etching; SEM and AFM characterisation.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a group and, also, to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Good written and oral communication skills, including communicating technical information effectively, proven by a strong publication record.
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Desirable Criteria
- Previous postdoctoral experience would be an advantage.
- Experience of working in a cross-disciplinary environment.
- Development of fabrication technologies for low-dimensional materials such as graphene.
Our Benefits
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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- Name: Sarah Watson
- Email Address: sarah.watson@manchester.ac.uk
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