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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hydrogen Permeation Testing and Characterisation

£37.69k - £46.05k per annum

A 12-month full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available win Prof. Philip Edmondson in the Department of Materials for an ambitious and talented researcher in the field of nuclear fusion science & technology, in the Tritium Science and Technology (TST) research group at the University of Manchester.

The TST group conducts research focused on tritium behaviour in materials, tritium breeding optimisation through design, and tritium separation technologies, among other aspects. This is performed using our state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Manchester, and with our National and International collaborators such as UKAEA. The research group offers a dynamic and growing research environment with opportunities to grow. The successful candidate will make a full contribution to the research group and its members, while further develop their academic career.

Specific roles within this exciting opportunity will centre around supporting the UK community through the design and testing of deuterium permeation experiments in support of the UKAEA’s LIBRTI project ( This will include expanding capabilities on UoM’s Gas-Driven Permeation System (GDPS), and testing materials that are candidates for use in future fusion power devices for hydrogen isotope permeation. Opportunities for visits to key collaborators and stakeholders are also available.

Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in materials science, physics, or related discipline with experience in the design and conduct of experiments. Some experience with fusion related research is also desirable. Informal enquires are welcome and should be made directly to Prof Philip Edmondson (email: View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk) . The duration of the post is 12-months full-time, and is available immediately.

(Grades 6-9)

Our benefits include:
• 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 .

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy .

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Prof. Philip Edmondson

Email Address: View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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