Actinide Materials Research Associate — Hybrid

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate to join the Actinides Centre of Excellence (ACE) and help advance actinide science and innovation. You will conduct experimental work on actinide materials and contribute to building a national hub for collaborative research.

Based in Manchester, you will work on plutonium materials, glovebox commissioning, and cross-disciplinary ACE activities, developing high‑level expertise and supporting the growth of ACE partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Undertake experimental research in actinide solid state science to advance fundamental understanding of actinide materials.
• Probe material performance under relevant conditions and develop characterization techniques for actinide materials, with emphasis on plutonium.
• Perform actinide experiments across areas: physical, mechanical and electronic properties; microstructural analysis; materials signature studies; solid–gas corrosion.
• Commission glovebox facilities in the Nuclear Fuels Centre of Excellence for plutonium handling and study.
• Collaborate with ACE focus areas and contribute to growing ACE activities with new partners.
• Develop a wide range of high-level skills and become a valued nuclear subject-matter expert.

Job description

The University of Manchester in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate to join the Actinides Centre of Excellence (ACE) and help advance actinide science and innovation. You will conduct experimental work on actinide materials and contribute to building a national hub for collaborative research.

Based in Manchester, you will work on plutonium materials, glovebox commissioning, and cross-disciplinary ACE activities, developing high‑level expertise and supporting the growth of ACE partnerships.