Postdoctoral Research Fellow in High-Pressure Synthesis of Energetic Materials
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in High-Pressure Synthesis of Energetic Materials
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Job Description
Grade UE07:per annum
College of Science & Engineering School of Chemistry
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 12 month contract
The Opportunity:
The School of Chemistry are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist to work on a UK governmentfunded project that will develop new highpressure routes for the preparation and recovery of polymeric CO an energetic material with a high energy density. Recovered samples will be investigated using a range of analytical techniques with a focus on quantifying energy output and sensitivity to initiation by external stimuli.
The project will be jointly supervised by Prof. Colin Pulham in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh and Professor Craig Bull at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory successful candidate will be based predominantly at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility and will interact closely with Prof. Bulls team of highpressure research scientists.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in the area of highpressure chemistry or physics with extensive experience of the use of diamondanvil cells and the collection and interpretation of spectroscopic and Xray diffraction data under extreme conditions. Prior experience of the use of largervolume pressure cells is desirable.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD degree (or equivalent) in highpressure chemistry highpressure physics or a closely related discipline.
- PhD training (or equivalent) in the use of diamondanvil cells.
- Experience of the experimental methods and associated analytical techniques to prepare and characterise materials under highpressure conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct publish and otherwise disseminate highquality research with excellent paper outputs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills prepared to represent the collaborative team interact effectively with colleagues.
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The successful candidate will also have to satisfy the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- 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 familyfriendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The 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 ourright to work webpages(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 Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 16th May 2025
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Interviews will be held late May/early June
Employment Type
Full-Time
