Electron Microscopy Technician
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Materials Science
Short info about job
Company: Queen Mary University of London
Department: School of Engineering & Materials Science
Salary: £32,405 to £38,062
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1205 1491912
Fax: +44-1264 8515197
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Detail information about job Electron Microscopy Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy
Applications are sought for an electron microscopy specialist to work within the NanoVision Centre, an interdisciplinary, multi-user electron microscopy and scanning probe microscopy research facility hosted by the School. The post-holder will be expected to provide microscopy support service for the School and College, including training, advice and guidance to staff and students on all aspects of analytical transmission and scanning electron microscopy.
The research of the School is broad ranging and includes carbon based materials, functional ceramics, organic and nanocomposite materials, natural materials and biological tissues. Within the NanoVision Centre, emphasis is placed on exploiting the synergies between the microscopy techniques employed in different disciplines to provide new approaches to materials investigation, including environmental and cryogenic methods, 3D imaging and correlative methods with X-ray tomography or confocal light microscopy.
The successful candidate will assist the lead technician organise, run and maintain the NanoVision Centre, assist in the training of researchers and participate in laboratory teaching for undergraduate students in Electron Microscopy.
Essential requirements for this post are a degree in Materials Science or the Natural Sciences and ideally a PhD in a related field. Substantial experience of working within a multi-user facility in a higher education or research environment is also essential. Experience of analytical TEM and electron diffraction analysis are essential. Familiarity with focused ion beam techniques and analytical SEM are desireable.
The post is full-time and permanent. Salary will be in the range of £32956 to £38709 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Details about the School of Engineering and Materials Science can found at http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/
Application enquiries should be directed to [email protected].
To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk and search for reference QMUL12417.
The closing date for applications is 10 September 2017 and interviews are anticipated to be held within two weeks of the closing date.
The School of Engineering & Materials Science and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science
The School of Engineering and Material Science holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award and is a registered member of WISE. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support for the attendance of conferences. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN and the WISE principles we strongly encourage applications from women.
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