Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate (Radiation Effects In Glass–Ceramic Interfaces) Grade 6/7
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Materials Science,Physics and Astronomy,Engineering and Technology,Chemical Engineering,Other Engineering
Short info about job
Company: University of Liverpool
Department: Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
Salary: £27,629 to £33,943 pa
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-121 4779571
Fax: +44-191 6786499
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Detail information about job Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate (Radiation Effects In Glass–Ceramic Interfaces) Grade 6/7. Terms and conditions vacancy
Faculty of Science and Engineering
School of Engineering
Working in conjunction with IGCAR (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research) and BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) in India, and the University of Sheffield, the project examines the effects of induced radiation damage, and gas bubble formation, across the interfaces between glass and ceramic phases within glass-ceramic materials. This is to better understand the long-term stability of such materials when used as waste forms for actinides. You will undertake research predominantly based at Liverpool, with meetings and experimental visits to Sheffield, and possible visits to BARC/IGCAR during the course of the project. The UK side of programme focuses on the implications radiation damage/gas bubble formation on the interface between the two phases, using system designed to test predictive models. The work in Liverpool will focus on the fabrication of the systems under examination, jointly with Sheffield, and analysis of both the undamaged and damaged materials, using a range of techniques, e.g. electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and others. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating sample transfers between the partners, and facilitating ion beam irradiation which will be undertaken jointly with the Indian partners. For appointment at Grade 6 you should have a degree in engineering or a physical science with an understanding of materials science, for appointment at Grade 7 you should have a PhD and relevant experience in radiation effects in materials. The post is available until 31 August 2019.
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk