Materials Scientist

4 weeks ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Materials Scientist in the Central Laser Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating the effects of changing and modifying target materials, such as adding deuteration to materials, and introducing halogen heteroatoms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Investigate nanoparticle doping of low-density foams
  • Produce low-dimensional materials via thin film production techniques
  • Characterize the elemental makeup of produced materials
  • Produce reports on research outcomes
  • Characterize targets using a range of equipment such as X-RAY CT and SEM
Requirements
  • Currently be enrolled on an undergraduate degree course
  • Be required or have requested to take a placement year
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
  • Subject of degree to be related to materials science or chemistry
  • Good knowledge on the basics of materials science, A-level Chemistry or Physics (or equivalent)
  • Some experience of working in a laboratory environment
  • Some knowledge of processes relating to the manufacture of components at the micro-scale
  • Familiarity with Windows operating system
  • The ability to work individually on a project, plan effectively and write reports
About UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world and push the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.


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