Postdoc: Protein‑Mediated Sintering in Oxides

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous pension

Discounts on shopping/eating out/trav

Staff networks

Recognition awards

Learning and mentoring

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in proteins as materials to join an interdisciplinary project on protein-templated synthesis and metal oxide sintering. You will work within a highly skilled team to develop protein-mediated low-temperature sintering methods and contribute to reporting and dissemination.

This ARIA-funded role involves collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to shape the project direction and outputs, and ends in

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant subject
• PhD or near completion in materials or a similar subject
• Practical experience of polymer/protein processing techniques (e.g. solubilisation for biomaterial applications)
• Experience in rheology
• Experience in standard materials characterisation techniques including DSC, TGA, FTIR, UV-Vis, Mechanical Testing, optical and electron microscopy
• Experience in protein biochemistry/chemical modification of proteins
• Ability to initiate, plan, organise, implement and deliver programmes of work to tight deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Ability work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with relevant research as directed by the project aims, in conjunction with other project team members, with a focus on development of protein-mediated sintering methods
• Perform associated sample characterisation and analysis as directed by the project
• Keep a detailed and accurate log book of all work
• Work independently and as a team to meet project objectives
• Follow mandatory Health & Safety policies and procedures including CoSHH and SOPs
• Liaise with the academic principal investigator with overall responsibility for the project, as well as other academic co-investigators and collaborators
• Prepare reports for group meetings, including presentation of results to others within the project group
• Carry out strategic planning over the duration of the project in conjunction with other project members, to achieve milestones
• Read academic papers to understand context of the project
• Disseminate research findings to project staff and other stakeholders
• As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding sustainability
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent & team work

Protein processing techniques

Rheology

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

PhD or near completion in materials or similar

Tools

DSC

TGA

FTIR

UV-Vis

Optical/macroscopic microscopy

Electron microscopy

Materials characterisation techniques

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in proteins as materials to join an interdisciplinary project on protein-templated synthesis and metal oxide sintering. You will work within a highly skilled team to develop protein-mediated low-temperature sintering methods and contribute to reporting and dissemination.

This ARIA-funded role involves collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to shape the project direction and outputs, and ends in