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Job Offer: Research Associate - Solid-Liquid Interface:Job description:Job location: Belfast Campus: Belfast income: £29,636 - £33,331 Fixed term until 28/02/25 Closing Date: Thursday 8 September 2022 at 23:59 Reference Number: 014422 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and expertise transfer. - THE function - The postholder will undertake research which will contribute to the development and use of 3D-AFM (both amplitude and frequency modulation techniques) to execute measurements on carbon-located electrodes that are widely used, low cost, and offer rich tunable surface chemistry. candidates must have practice in at least three of the following: - Working with DAQ to collect data from instrument - AFM software development - Data analysis - Background in physics or physical chemistry of surfaces - Instrumentation (Fixed-term post until 28 February 2025). - ABOUT YOU - - Hold a PhD (or PhD submitted and pending viva) in Engineering (e.g. Electronic, Mechanical), Physics or Chemistry. - Have practice of measurements and using atomic force microscopy. - Have a track record of research output/publications. - BENEFITS - - Competitive income. - Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year whe then university is closed. - Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.1%. - An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life. - An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. - Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine or Magee Campus). - Cycle to Work Scheme. - Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT. - Autonomy in your function to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes. Through this recruitment activity we intend to create a 12 month waiting list for same or similar functions within the University. The School of Computing holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. To apply for the function of Research Associate, please apply via the button shown. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes candidates from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit. Skills:
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