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.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work, based in the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions, a multi-disciplinary centre hosting about 40 Academics, 20 PDRAs and 30 students (www.csec.ed.ac.uk). We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. 
• 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

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 our right 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 Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.  

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 6th May, 2024. 
 

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