Location : Sackville Street, Manchester
Closing Date : 04/03/2019
Salary : £32,236 to £39,609 per annum subject to experience
Employment Type : Fixed Term
Faculty / Organisational Unit : Science & Engineering
Division : Materials
Hours Per week : Full time
Contract Duration : Available from 1 April 2019 for 2 years

A postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious researcher to undertake research in the field of infrared materials, particularly in the design of active infrared devices.

You should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in physics, materials science or engineering. Expertise in infrared optics, active infrared materials, phase change materials, optical devices, graphene based devices, synthesis and the characterisation of graphene or other 2D materials are essential. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and leading a small research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies

Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Coskun Kocabas

Email: coskun.kocabas@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 0161 850 2004

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 4499

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date

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