Fusion Materials Postdoc: Tritium Tech & Permeation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Ride to work and 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 within the Department of Materials. The role focuses on deuterium permeation experiments and advancing the GDPS, and involves collaboration with UKAEA and international partners.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in materials science or physics with experimental experience; some fusion-related research is desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, physics, or related field with experimental design experience.
• Some experience with fusion-related research is desirable.
• Ability to work with collaborations and international partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct deuterium permeation experiments for LIBRTI project.
• Expand capabilities of the Gas-Driven Permeation System (GDPS).
• Collaborate with UKAEA and other partners.

Skills

Experimental design

Fusion research experience

Data analysis

Education

PhD in materials science or physics

Tools

Gas-Driven Permeation System (GDPS)

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 within the Department of Materials. The role focuses on deuterium permeation experiments and advancing the GDPS, and involves collaboration with UKAEA and international partners.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in materials science or physics with experimental experience; some fusion-related research is desirable.