Research Associate in Colour X-ray Tomography

Bluetownonline; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious university as a Research Associate in Colour X-ray Tomography, working on advanced imaging techniques. Engage in a transformative project, collaborating internationally, and contribute to groundbreaking research. Excellent benefits, market-leading pension scheme, and support for employee wellbeing included.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Annual leave over Christmas period

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in hyperspectral imaging and X-ray technologies required.
• Proven ability to lead experimental design and data analysis.
• Strong publication record in related research areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise Colour X-ray CT test stations.
• Integrate HEXITEC detectors for enhanced imaging.
• Publish high-impact research and lead international collaboration.

Skills

Imaging Techniques

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate in Colour X-ray Tomography

Location: Manchester

Salary: £37,174 - £45,413 per annum depending on experience

Job type: Full Time (1 FTE) - Fixed term for 36 months

Closing date: 31/07/2025

Join a World-Leading Research Team to work on Colour X-ray Imaging!

Two positions available.

Are you ready to push the boundaries of imaging science? This University invites applications for two exciting Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Colour X-ray Tomography, as part of the groundbreaking project.

This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of hyperspectral X-ray imaging, developing cutting-edge techniques that combine 3D imaging with elemental and structural analysis. You'll be part of this research facility for lab X-ray CT and collaborate closely with this University's Centre for X-ray Tomography in Ghent, Belgium.

What you will do:

• Develop and optimise a dedicated Colour X-ray CT test station.
• Integrate and enhance the use of HEXITEC detectors for advanced imaging.
• Create new workflows for hyperspectral data reconstruction, visualisation, and analysis.
• Lead experimental design, data acquisition, and interpret complex data sets to drive research outcomes.
• Collaborate internationally, including a planned one-year research visit to Belgium.
• Publish high-impact research and contribute to future funding proposals.

Why join us?

• Be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team at one of the world's top research universities.
• Use and develop state-of-the-art imaging facilities as part of an international collaboration.
• Contribute to a transformative project with real-world impact across science and industry

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Imaging Research Associate, Research Fellow in X-ray Computed Tomography or Postdoctoral Research Associate - X-ray, may also be considered.