Research Associate in CVD Graphene

A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available for an outstanding and ambitious materials scientist to undertake research in the chemical vapour deposition (CVD) growth and transfer of graphene for use in X-ray emission sources used in medical imaging. The position will be held in the Advanced Nanomaterials Group in the Department of Materials. The project is part of the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Awards (IAA) and involves collaboration between an industrial partner and the University of Manchester to develop graphene enhanced X-ray emission sources for medical imaging technology. You will be based in the Department of Materials and the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester.

You will have competence in the production and characterisation of large-area graphene (or other 2D materials) by chemical vapour deposition (CVD), particularly in the growth and transfer of graphene onto different supporting substrates. You should be able to work under pressure, to maintain a high degree of accuracy, and to write and present your work both internally and for wider dissemination. You should have a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline and a publication track record. You will be part of a well-established and world leading team working on graphene, and other 2D materials, across the faculty and the National Graphene Institute.

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 note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Mark Bissett

Email: mark.bissett@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.