Fusion Materials Postdoc: Tritium Permeation Scientist

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 12-month full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Tritium Science and Technology (TST) group, led by Prof. Philip Edmondson.

The role focuses on deuterium permeation experiments, GDPS development, and materials for future fusion devices, with opportunities for collaboration and international travel. Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science, physics, or related fields with hands-on experimental experience; fusion research

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, physics, or related discipline.
• Experience in design and conduct of experiments.
• Desirable: experience in fusion-related research.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct deuterium permeation experiments.
• Expand GDPS capabilities and test candidate materials.
• Collaborate with UKAEA and international partners; travel as needed.

Skills

Experimental design

Fusion research

Education

PhD in materials science or physics

Tools

Gas-Driven Permeation System

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 12-month full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Tritium Science and Technology (TST) group, led by Prof. Philip Edmondson.

The role focuses on deuterium permeation experiments, GDPS development, and materials for future fusion devices, with opportunities for collaboration and international travel. Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science, physics, or related fields with hands-on experimental experience; fusion research