Job reference: SAE-026667
Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Physics & Astronomy
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 11/09/2024
Contract Duration: For 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

Job Description

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated scientist to work on the ERC funded Actinide molecules for exploring the frontiers of fundamental physics (ActMol) led by Prof Kieran Flanagan. The research activity is based at Photon Science Institute in Manchester. The successful candidate will assist in the development, testing and commissioning of novel cryogenic ion traps,  mass spectrometry and laser spectroscopy instrumentation. They will support experiments, analyse results and preparing papers for publication.

The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field of nuclear physics. The ability to work as part of an team, both in the UK and abroad, is essential. Knowledge of experimental nuclear research using ion traps and lasers spectroscopy with low-energy radioactive ion beams is essential.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Kieran Flanagan

Email: Kieran.flanagan-2@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.