Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347 – £46,974 per annumSchool of Physics and Astronomy/Centre for Science at Extreme ConditionsFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed-term: for 3 years from 1st August, 2024We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Pressure Neutron Diffraction.The Opportunity:Following a recent successful bid for funding from EPSRC we are seeking a PDRA to join the School’s programme of neutron scattering studies of simple-molecular systems at megabar pressures. The successful applicant will join the school’s High-Pressure Chemical Physics Group and will undertake a programme of research based at Edinburgh’s Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions and at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD (awarded or submitted) in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or other relevant discipline.
• Expertise in the use of diamond anvil cells for experimental studies at high pressure.
• Experience of work at X-ray or Neutron central facilities.
• Expertise in writing and using software to analyse scattering data.
• The ability to communicate complex research results both orally and through written work.

Click to view a copy of the full .As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347 – £46,974 per annum.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work, based in the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions, a multi-disciplinary centre hosting about 40 Academics, 20 PDRAs and 30 students (www.csec.ed.ac.uk). We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 6th May, 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School of Physics and Astronomy is in the College of Science and Engineering and comprises the Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics (IPNP), the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) and the Institute for Astronomy (IfA). We have around 100 academic staff, over 120 research staff and around 65 professional services staff.The School of Physics and Astronomy was ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 listing for the quality, scale and breadth of its research by Times Higher Education. Consistently ranked within the top 20 physics departments worldwide, these results confirm the exceptional performance of our staff, our excellent facilities, and our world-leading research.The School runs undergraduate programmes at BSc and MPhys level in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, Astrophysics and (jointly with the School of Chemistry) Chemical Physics. The undergraduate programme has flexible entry and exit points, creating courses of variable duration and level. The School accepts around 230 new undergraduates into its programmes each year and has current student populations of over 800 undergraduates, 50 taught postgraduates and 220 research postgraduates.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.The School of Physics and Astronomy holds Athena SWAN Silver and IoP Juno Champion awards, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality.

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:54:35 GMT

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