Research Associate: Electromagnetic Metamaterial Coatings

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed university in Scotland is seeking a dynamic researcher for a part-time, fixed-term role to develop real-world applicable coating systems utilizing DNA nanotechnology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in materials science, creativity in problem-solving, and robust communication skills. The position promises an exciting working environment and substantial benefits, fostering both personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Tenacity, drive and desire to make a real-world impact.
• Ability to work under pressure with pragmatic scientific rigor.
• Broad-based appreciation of engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive research efforts to deliver large-area coating systems.
• Build on proof-of-concept work for DNA nanotechnology.
• Enable real-world deployment of nanocomposite structures.

Skills

Materials technologist

Scientific rigor

Creativity in problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Job description

An esteemed university in Scotland is seeking a dynamic researcher for a part-time, fixed-term role to develop real-world applicable coating systems utilizing DNA nanotechnology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in materials science, creativity in problem-solving, and robust communication skills. The position promises an exciting working environment and substantial benefits, fostering both personal and professional development.