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Postdoctoral Research Associate
2 months ago
**Grade UE07: £39,347 - £46,974 per annum**
**School of Physics and Astronomy/Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions**
**Full-time: 35 hours per week**
**Fixed-term: for 3 years from 1st August, 2024
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Pressure Neutron Diffraction.
**The Opportunity**:
Following a recent successful bid for funding from EPSRC we are seeking a PDRA to join the School’s programme of neutron scattering studies of simple-molecular systems at megabar pressures. The successful applicant will join the school’s High-Pressure Chemical Physics Group and will undertake a programme of research based at Edinburgh’s Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions and at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States.
**Your skills and attributes for success**:
- A PhD (awarded or submitted) in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or other relevant discipline.
- Expertise in the use of diamond anvil cells for experimental studies at high pressure.
- Experience of work at X-ray or Neutron central facilities.
- Expertise in writing and using software to analyse scattering data. The ability to communicate complex research results both orally and through written work.
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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:
- A competitive salary of **£39,347 - £46,974 per annum.**:
- 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, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff 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**
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