Research Associate in Fabrication and Investigation of Nanofluidic and Proton-Conducting Devices

University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

GBP 37,694 - GBP 46,049 per year

This is an opportunity for talented researchers in experimental materials science and/or condensed matter physics to create new nanoscale capillaries and devices based on assembly of atomically-flat crystals and study molecular and ion transport through them. The post is available immediately for up to 36 months and is based at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, a world-class science centre with a broad scope of research.

You will be responsible for:

• Adhering to all relevant health and safety procedures;
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and secure records of research data;
• Training students and others in skills appropriate to the project;
• Preparation of research papers for publication;
• Presentations at national and international meetings.

About You:

Essential Criteria

• Applicants should hold or be close to acquiring a PhD in materials science, condensed matter physics or equivalent;
• A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals and an ability to write scientific reports and contribute to writing research papers;
• Experience in the following is required: fabrication of nanoscale devices, preferably using atomically thin materials; their characterisation; photolithography and e-beam lithography; thin-film deposition; wet and reactive ion etching; SEM and AFM characterisation;
• Ability to work collaboratively within a group and, also, to work independently, with minimal supervision;
• Good written and oral communication skills, including communicating technical information effectively, proven by a strong publication record.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous postdoctoral experience would be an advantage;
• Experience of working in a cross-disciplinary environment;
• Development of fabrication technologies for low-dimensional materials such as graphene.