Research Associate in Colour X-ray Tomography

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research team at The University of Manchester as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Colour X-ray Tomography. Engage in groundbreaking research with opportunities for international collaboration and professional development. Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national retailer discounts

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience in imaging science or similar areas is required.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize a dedicated Colour X-ray CT test station.
• Integrate HEXITEC detectors for advanced imaging.
• Publish high-impact research findings.

Skills

3D imaging

data acquisition

data analysis

hyperspectral imaging

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

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? The University of Manchester invites applications for two exciting Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Colour X-ray Tomography, as part of the groundbreaking INCOLOURXF 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 the National Research Facility for lab X-ray CT (NXCT) and collaborate closely with the Ghent University Centre for X-ray Tomography (UGCT) 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 UGCT in 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 opportunities 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 - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.