Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Durable Thin Films: Novel Microwave Plasma Sputtered Thin Films
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Materials Science,Physics and Astronomy
Short info about job
Company: University of the West of Scotland
Department: School of Engineering & Computing
Salary: £34,956 to £41,709
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1327 3347503
Fax: +44-1567 7756042
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Detail information about job Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Durable Thin Films: Novel Microwave Plasma Sputtered Thin Films. Terms and conditions vacancy
Fixed-Term for 15 months
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with relevant research experience to work on an InnovateUK funded project involving use of a novel microwave plasma sputter deposition process for enhanced durability coatings applied to optical and engineering applications. The project establishes use of a novel sputter deposition process for application of durable coatings onto a wide range of substrate materials with applications in protective anti-reflection coatings and low friction durable coatings for automotive applications.
The successful candidate will be educated to PhD level or be close to completion of a PhD in a physical or material science. Also experience in design of optical coatings (e.g. MacLeod, FILMSTAR softwares) and a proven capability in use of Vacuum sputter deposition using reactive processes for deposition of novel optical and/or engineering materials. Experience in use of metrology relevant to characterisation (e.g. visible & infrared spectrophotometry, hardness, stiffness, and Ramen microscopy) of optical and durability thin film properties is required.
The research will be carried out within the Institute of Thin Films, Sensors & Imaging (part of the UWS School of Engineering & Computing). The post holder will be joining a team of academic staff, postgraduate research students, and experts from industry and government agencies developing product offerings that optimises the unique selling points provided by UWS Thin Films Technology. The post will be based at UWS Paisley Campus.
The University of the West of Scotland is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. We are working to improve the gender balance in the School, and as such we particularly welcome applications from women. UWS has an Athena SWAN bronze award, is a Disability Confident employer, and welcomes other under-represented groups; as such we particularly encourage applications to support our equality and diversity agenda.
Scotland has some stunning countryside and coastlines for outdoor and family life. We are close to Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, with its rich heritage and vibrant cultural life, and Glasgow International Airport is very close to the Paisley campus.
For an informal discussion of the post please contact Professor Des Gibson (t: 0141 848 3610, e: [email protected]).
Further information, including details of how to apply is available at https://jobs.uws.ac.uk/.
Closing date: Midday on 15th September 2017.
Interviews will be held week beginning 2nd October 2017.
UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “disability confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.