Research Fellow: Advanced Microscopy & Materials Imaging

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Birmingham is seeking a researcher in the School of Chemistry to develop SEM/TEM workflows and quantitative image analysis for the ARIA project on direct lithium extraction membranes. The role is based at Edgbaston, Birmingham, with travel possible.

You will contribute to imaging, data interpretation, and dissemination of results, working with cross-disciplinary teams, and supporting publications and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• First degree in materials science, physics, chemistry, biological sciences or a related discipline.
• PhD (or close to completion) relevant to microscopy or equivalent research qualifications.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

Responsabilités

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with mentor support.
• Analyse and interpret microscopy data to quantify coverage, morphology, thickness and defects.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and seminars.
• Supervise students and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate.
• Develop reproducible microscopy and quantitative image-analysis workflows.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research and contribute to enterprise activities.
• Maintain traceable sample metadata, images and analyses; present outputs at seminars.

Connaissances

SEM experience

Image analysis

Analytical capability

Communication skills

TEM experience desirable

Formation

PhD in microscopy related field

Outils

SEM

TEM

Description du poste

University of Birmingham is seeking a researcher in the School of Chemistry to develop SEM/TEM workflows and quantitative image analysis for the ARIA project on direct lithium extraction membranes. The role is based at Edgbaston, Birmingham, with travel possible.

You will contribute to imaging, data interpretation, and dissemination of results, working with cross-disciplinary teams, and supporting publications and outreach activities.