12855 - Research Associate in Experimental Interfacial Science and Engineering

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to a project on liquid-like coatings for dermal protection. The successful candidate will need a PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry, along with demonstrated research experience in interfacial science. This full-time role is fixed term for up to 7 months, offering a competitive salary ranging from £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good undergraduate degree and PhD in relevant fields.
• Proven track record of research results in experimental interfacial science.
• Experience in delivering results through peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Liquid-Like Coatings project.
• Collaborate with diverse researchers.
• Deliver research project results.

Skills

Research in experimental interfacial science

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Construction of experimental set-ups

Education

PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry

Job description

Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum

CSE / School of Engineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: up to 7 months



The Opportunity:

This Research Associate position will contribute to the “Liquid-Like Coatings for PFAS free Dermal Protection Against Liquid Chemicals” project within the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by DSTL.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 7 months.


Your skills and attributes for success:

A good undergraduate degree and a PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a clearly related area.

Proven track record of research in experimental interfacial science and engineering or surface-initiated polymerisation, with a specific focus on droplet interactions with surfaces, wetting or a closely related area.

Experience in delivering research project results; e.g., a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area

Demonstrable experience of construction of experimental set-ups.

Capable of working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical background.