Fellow, Advanced Electron Microscopy & Commercialisation

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid option

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Sheffield seeks a highly experienced Research Fellow with expertise in inorganic materials processing, electron microscopy and commercialisation for an interdisciplinary project. You will lead protein and ceramic characterisation using advanced microscopy and explore commercialisation avenues while reporting and disseminating findings.

Working within a skilled team, you will plan experimental work, supervise junior staff, ensure safety, maintain detailed records and align

Qualifications

• PhD in materials chemistry or equivalent required.
• Significant postdoctoral level research experience.
• Experience with ceramic synthesis and sintering is essential.
• Extensive SEM experience and TEM experience are essential.
• Experience with extended SEM/TEM-based spectroscopic techniques is essential.
• Understanding IP generation and protection; handling sensitive data.
• Experience with the commercialisation process (spinouts/startups).

Responsibilities

• Lead protein and ceramic characterisation and perform SEM/TEM analyses.
• Lead project commercialisation activities as required.
• Develop scalable characterisation and data workflows as directed by the project.
• Plan experiments, resource requirements and scheduling with project members.
• Disseminate research findings through reports, presentations and manuscripts.
• Liaise with the principal investigator and collaborators.
• Review literature to contextualise project work.
• Maintain detailed log books and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Support the university sustainability strategy in daily activities.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the post.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project planning

Education

PhD in materials chemistry

Tools

SEM

TEM

Spectroscopy

Job description

The University of Sheffield seeks a highly experienced Research Fellow with expertise in inorganic materials processing, electron microscopy and commercialisation for an interdisciplinary project. You will lead protein and ceramic characterisation using advanced microscopy and explore commercialisation avenues while reporting and disseminating findings.

Working within a skilled team, you will plan experimental work, supervise junior staff, ensure safety, maintain detailed records and align