Postdoctoral Research Scientist
3 days ago
**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly skilled postdoctoral research assistant to join an exciting research programme at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in ultrafast infrared spectroscopy and heterogeneous catalysis.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in the Physical Sciences, with expertise in condensed phase chemical physics/physical chemistry, laser spectroscopy, and catalysis science. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Scientific research across several projects (lead and support roles)
- Managing and modifying spectroscopy research instrumentation
- Supporting the operation of the research group's lab and data infrastructure
- Sample handling
- Data analysis and write up
- Supporting the group's scheduled user experiments
- Writing scientific papers
- Presenting scientific results at conferences
**Salary and Benefits**
The salary for this position is £41,344 - £45,479 per annum, depending on skills and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including access to state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment.
**Required Skills and Qualifications**
To be considered for this position, you must have a degree and PhD / DPhil in chemistry, physics or closely related subject, as well as experience in scientific instrument operation – maintenance, development, data acquisition and control software operation/development. You should also have experience in an area of experimental chemistry or physics which provides the foundations for preparing solid catalyst samples in spectroscopy cells and managing the spectroscopy cell gas feed systems. Additionally, you should have experience in spectroscopic measurements of condensed phase samples, an interest in working in the fields of ultrafast vibrational spectroscopy and heterogeneous catalysis, and a track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
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