"Research Officer / Research Assistant in experimental physics/chemical-physics/physical-chemistry"

Swansea University - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The researcher will work on an EPSRC project, led by Gil Alexandrowicz, studying the interaction potential between hydrogen molecules and a surface. The MMI beam line has the unique ability to control and measure the rotational orientation of ground state hydrogen molecules before and after a collision. The measured interference patterns can be used to determine changes in the quantum-state of the molecule which occur due to the molecule-surface interaction and hence are inherently sensitive to the interaction potential.

The project will include performing quantum-controlled scattering experiments using the MMI setup, as well as interpretation work aimed at relating the interference patterns to the underlying interaction potentials. The theoretical aspects of the project will be performed in close collaboration with our partners from the Theoretical Chemistry group in Leiden University and will involve traveling to the Netherlands for training and discussions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.