Research Fellow Nuclear Energy and Materials - School of Metallurgy and MaterialsGrade 7
Research Fellow Nuclear Energy and Materials - School of Metallurgy and MaterialsGrade 7
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£ 36130 - 45413
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School of Metallurgy and Materials College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149
Grade: 7
Full Time Fixed Term contract up to March 2026
Closing date: 1st May 2025
Background
The University of Birmingham has rapidly increasing research activities in nuclear energy and materials combining the research expertise in both Schools of Metallurgy and Materials and Physics. This post is a key member of a research team to lead a range of research activities in nuclear energy and materials at the University.
We wish to recruit a selfmotivated entrepreneurial and competent experimentalist to generate proofofconcept data and ideas in the area of tritium breeding for fusion application and broad nuclear research. As such the post holder will have the opportunity to collaborate with other active researchers in both schools and also in other partner universities and organisations.
The successful applicant will have direct access to a range of facilities available in the research group and beyond including advanced electron microscopes and a number of unique degradation testing equipment dedicated for nuclear materials.
Role Summary
- Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids
- Operate within area of specialism: nuclear irradiation damage neutronics modelling physical metallurgy mechanical testing and instrumentation (see person specification)
- Analyse and interpret research findings and results
- Contribute to generating funding
- Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Analyse and interpret data
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
- Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc
- Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
- Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Contribute to Departmental/School researchrelated activities and researchrelated administration
- Contribute to enterprise business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews
- Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
- Hold a PhD (or near to completion) in an area relevant to Metallurgy Physics or Engineering
- The candidate is expected to be experienced in one or more of the following areas: nuclear irradiation damage (e.g. using light ions or neutron); neutronics modelling (e.g. using MCNP) ; physical metallurgy (e.g. microstructural characterisation of metals); mechanical testing (e.g. creep); instrumentation (e.g. installation and commission of new equipment)
- High level analytical capability
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Fluency in relevant models techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
- Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Informal enquiries to Prof YuLung Chiu email: or telephone
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.
Employment Type
Full-Time
