Research Associate in Graphene Barrier Films School of Materials The University of Manchester -Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Closing date : 06/04/2014
Reference : E&PS-04263
Faculty / Organizational unit : Engineering & Physical Sciences
School / Directorate : School of Materials
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration : Available from 1 April 2014 for up to 30 months
Location : Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary : £29,837 to £36,661
Hours per week : Full time

Further details on the project can be found at:
http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/K016946/1
You will have competence in polymer materials science along with the ability to work under pressure, to maintain a high degree of accuracy and to write and present your work. You should have a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline and a strong publication track record. It would be advantageous to have competence in carbon nanomaterials and/or diffusion measurements. You will be part of a rapidly growing team working in graphene across the Faculty (Materials, Chemistry, Physics and all the Engineering Schools) and the National Graphene Institute.
Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Ian Kinloch Email: ian.kinloch@manchester.ac.uk

And Peter Budd Email : peter.budd@manchester.ac.uk

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