Research Associate: Ion source and ion beamline development for novel medical isotope production

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to an exciting project on medical isotope production. You will lead the development of an ion source test stand and collaborate with postgraduate researchers. Candidates should have hands-on experience with ion sources and an understanding of ion transport principles. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Hands-on experimental experience with ion sources, ion beam transport, vacuum and high voltage (<60 kV) systems.
• Theoretical understanding of ion source and beam transport principles.
• Ability to use software relevant to ion source and ion beam transport simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an ion source test stand to extract ion beams.
• Coordinate an ion source development campaign for medical isotopes.
• Collaborate with PI and postgraduate research students.

Skills

Hands-on experimental experience with ion sources

Understanding of ion source and beam transport principles

Software for ion source simulations

Job description

Research Associate: Ion source and ion beamline development for novel medical isotope production

The University of Manchester – Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL
£37,694 to £46,049 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Contract
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We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated scientist to work on the UKRI funded exotic isotope production for medical applications project led by Dr Thomas Day Goodacre. The research activity will be based in the new RIS2 laboratory at the University of Manchester's Photon Science Institute.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, installation and commissioning of an ion source test stand which will extract ion beams at 2 kV and inject them into a commercial quadrupole mass spectrometer.
• Undertake and coordinate an ion source development campaign to optimise ion sources for the production of research quantities of novel medical isotopes.
• Collaborate closely with the PI and postgraduate research students in the group.
• Travel to external collaborators and beyond as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hands‑on experimental experience with ion sources, ion beam transport, vacuum and high voltage (<60 kV) systems.
• Theoretical understanding of ion source and beam transport principles.
• Ability to use software relevant to ion source and ion beam transport simulations.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Equal opportunities

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. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Dr Thomas Day Goodacre

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support

0161 850 2004

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.