Research Fellow

University of Birmingham - School of Chemical Engineering

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906

Job summary

The successful candidate will join an ambitious interdisciplinary team within the Advanced Nano Materials, Structures and Applications (ANMSA) Group, one of the leading academic groups in the field of development of novel micro and nanostructures, miniaturised diagnostic technologies and complementary optical processes. Further information can be found on the group's website: www.ANMSA.com. This is a multi-disciplinary project, requiring a strong background in Physics, Engineering and in particularly experience in Optics. The position offers an exciting opportunity to apply novel optical and lithographic processes with translational applications in medicine collaborating with medical researchers and clinicians.

We are based at the Biomedical Engineering School and the new Interdisciplinary Institute of Healthcare Technologies, University of Birmingham, a collaborative environment with world class facilities. We and the wider University environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including opportunities to attend national and international conferences. You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. At ANMSA, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the enthusiasm and determination to succeed.

We are looking for a highly motivated, bright and enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in nanofabrication, characterisation and development of nanostructures for various applications, understanding of nanotechnologies with knowledge of Raman Spectroscopy and preferably a familiarity with SERS and the associated multivariate analysis methods. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or a related area, and an excellent publication record. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in materials and thin film processing and particularly expertise in nanoscience, lithographic techniques and nanobio-technologies. These aspects require a high level of literacy and numeracy, coupled with an ability to develop new techniques and use of unfamiliar equipment. These skills will make the associate highly employable after the post.

Informal inquires can be addressed via email to Professor P. G. Oppenheimer (GoldberP@bham.ac.uk). Please include Curriculum Vitae while doing so. Applications should include a CV and a covering letter expressing the reasons for your interest in this post. Within this information you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role by specific reference to each of the essential, and where applicable, desirable criteria detailed in the person specification.

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