The University of Manchester at Harwell (https://www.harwell.manchester.ac.uk), wishes to increase its capacity in the area of the mechanics of condensed matter under extreme compression. We are offering a prestigious academic postdoctoral position that will include development of experimental cells and environments (e.g. high pressure and temperature) to enable research into mechanical and electrical phenomena under extreme compression. The position is for a 5-year period and is a joint venture between the University of Manchester (UoM), the European Office of Aerospace Research Development (EOARD), the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the national facilities at Harwell.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be appointed jointly by the Department of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering (MACE) and The University of Manchester at Harwell (UoMaH) together with EOARD, ONR, ISIS (neutron source facility) and the Diamond Light Source (DLS). They will be based and managed by the UoMaH Director at UoMaH, and be affiliated to the Department of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering (MACE) in the UoM. The work of the Post-Doctoral Research fellow will be to design and deliver research and research experiments and drive the development of cells and extreme sample environments, including the use of onboard sensors and control electronics, and execution of experiments across different fields on a range of materials. In order to not only yield the material but further load until the material behaves hydrodynamically, the sample environment development will cross a range of mechanical states and will span flow and extreme loading applied using a range of static and dynamic high pressure rigs up to 100s of GPa.
The fellow will be expected to propose beamtime experiments, leveraging the new experimental capacity at DLS, ISIS and other synchrotron and neutron sources internationally, and to write research council applications to leverage funding to support the launch of additional and novel research programmes. We thus envisage advances in both equipment, technical reach and available resources to fuel a rapid increase in output in the later years. We are looking for candidates who have a track record in generating peer-reviewed papers, and winning grant/project income. Project progress will be reviewed though journal publications, reports and collaboration with EOARD, ONR, UoM and the National Facilities.
Please note that interviews will be held very shortly after the closing date, and you will be invited to give a 10-minute presentation: “Outline your proposed approach to developing extreme science research at National Facilities, particularly using the Harwell Neutron, Laser and X-ray Sources”.
The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointments will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
http://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
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: Professor Neil Bourne, Director, The University of Manchester at Harwell
Tel: 01235 567497
Email: neil.bourne@manchester.ac.uk
Or
Name: Professor Kevin Taylor, Professor of Geoscience, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Manchester
Tel: 07920 411246
Email: kevin.taylor@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@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, and the guidance notes on submitting your application. Note that you will need to upload a CV and provide names of 3 referees, so please have these to hand.
