Senior Research Associate at University of Bristol
Job Description
The role
This role will be mainly associated with the LEPDOS project (plasma-based method for lithium enrichment) project and will contribute ideas, and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies.
The successful candidate will work on the development of new technologies for plasma-based lithium isotope separation. This development is especially relevant for the success of nuclear fusion and research on developing a fusion fuel cycle.
What will you be doing?
- Design and planning of experiments.
- Sample preparation in both liquid and solid phase.
- Carry out experimental work and testing according to experimental plans.
- Material characterisation of samples.
- Assessment of experimental results.
- Data analysis.
- Co-write and/or significantly contribute to grant applications.
- Present research findings, either at conferences or seminars appropriate to the discipline.
You should apply if
- Detailed experience on the synthesis of metal-based compounds.
- Sample preparation of liquid and solid phase compounds.
- Basic understanding of electrochemistry processes.
- Material characterisation techniques: SEM, AFM, TEM, EBSD.
- Data processing and data analysis skills
Additional information
Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 31/03/2025
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 21/02/2024
Interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday 23rd February 2024
For informal queries, contact details:
Kate Chorley kate.chorley@bristol.ac.uk
Hugo Dominguez Andrade – hugo.dominguez@bristol.ac.uk
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