In-Situ X-Ray Imaging Scientist - Metal Solidification

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

Job summary

The University of Oxford, Department of Materials, seeks an experimental materials scientist to join the Process Dynamics group to study how impurities and additions influence final microstructure during solidification. This role will use real-time in-situ X-ray imaging to explore crystal formation under laboratory and synchrotron conditions.

Based at Begbroke Science Park, you will design experiments, develop multi-modal imaging approaches, and perform post-solidification microstructure

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science or a closely related field (or near completion).
• Experience in X-ray imaging of solidification or similar analytical approaches.
• Hands-on experience building bespoke experimental rigs and operating in a synchrotron environment.
• Programming skills, especially Python, for data analysis and semi/fully automatic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct real-time in-situ X-ray imaging experiments during solidification.
• Study solidification dynamics of steel and develop multi-modal imaging methodologies.
• Carry out post-solidification microstructure measurements using microscopy and related techniques.
• Collaborate closely with scientists and technicians from the group and project partners.

Skills

X-ray imaging

Python programming

Computer vision

Experimental materials science

Education

PhD in materials science or related field

Tools

Synchrotron facilities

X-ray imaging systems

Python

Job description

The University of Oxford, Department of Materials, seeks an experimental materials scientist to join the Process Dynamics group to study how impurities and additions influence final microstructure during solidification. This role will use real-time in-situ X-ray imaging to explore crystal formation under laboratory and synchrotron conditions.

Based at Begbroke Science Park, you will design experiments, develop multi-modal imaging approaches, and perform post-solidification microstructure