We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated scientist to lead the upgrade programme at the Collinear Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy (CRIS) experiment at the ISOLDE facility, CERN. The CRIS experiment uses high-resolution laser spectroscopy to study the fundamental properties of exotic nuclei. Over the next few years, we plan to upgrade the CRIS beam line to enhance experimental sensitivity for when the ISOLDE facility restarts in 2028.
The role will have three key objectives:
This role provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to take a lead role in enhancing the sensitivity of the CRIS experiment, allowing the measurement of exotic nuclei that, up until now, have been out of reach.
The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field of experimental physics. Knowledge and hands on experience in the operation of ion sources, low-energy ion beam transport, high voltage systems and bunching/trapping devices for ion beam production and manipulation is essential. Knowledge and experience in ion beam simulation software and computer aided design software is essential. Knowledge of laser spectroscopy studies for nuclear structure and/or precision studies for fundamental physics would be highly beneficial.
The project will be accomplished in close collaboration with the PI and other members of the CRIS collaboration at the University of Manchester and internationally. Frequent travel to CERN to install and commission the equipment, as well as supporting and leading experimental campaigns, is expected. There also may be the opportunity for an extended stay at CERN for commissioning and experimental campaigns.
This project sits within the ERC Starting Grant-funded project ESPEN (Examining the Shape of Proton Emitting Nuclei) that is led by Dr Kara Lynch, which aims to perform collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy on proton-rich nuclei beyond the proton drip line. The work will be undertaken in collaboration with the local CRIS team at the University of Manchester (Prof Kieran Flanagan, Dr Kara Lynch and a team of postgraduate researchers) and the wider international CRIS collaboration.
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Kara Lynch
Email: kara.lynch@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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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.
