Research Associate

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:
Applications are invited for an instrument scientist specialising in Focused Ion Beam (FIB) at the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) facility within the University of Bristol School of Physics. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented microscopist to join an established materials characterisation facility.

The IAC facility comprises of a suite of materials analysis laboratories within the School of Physics at the University of Bristol. The IAC works closely with industrial clients and academic collaborators, including use of national laboratories such as Diamond Light Source, National Nuclear User Facilities and resources within the Royce Institute.

**What will you be doing?**:
You will carry out exciting materials research using the FIB instruments in the IAC facility, including specimen preparation, training and data analysis for internal and external users. You will help to maintain the FIB microscopes within the facility and train users on the FIB instruments. You will help to harness the power of our newly installed ThermoFisher Helios Hydra plasma FIB instrument with novel microscopy experiments.

You will contribute to data collection, analysis and report writing for industrial contracts and academic collaborations, including working with other academics and students on scientific publications. You will help write risk assessments and method statements / standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.

There will also be the opportunity to co-supervise research projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. We would also expect you to contribute to research grant proposals and build towards designing your own research proposals for fellowships and grants.

You have a PhD in materials science, physics, engineering or a similar discipline.

You have experience writing scientific reports for academic publication and/or commercial partners, and presenting your work to external audiences.

**Additional information**:
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

**_The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an _**
**_inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential._**
**_ We want _**
**_to attract, develop, and retain individuals_**
**_ with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution._**

**Available documents**:

- ACAD106997 - RA Interface Analysis Centre Staff Scientist - JD.pdf
- Further Particulars - School of Physics 22-23.pdf

JOB NUMBER***

**ACAD106997**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN***

**Open ended / Full time**:
CLOSING DATE***

**10 Aug 2023**:
FACULTY/DIVISION***

**Faculty of Science**:
SALARY***

**£36,333 - £40,745 per annum**:



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