Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £31,931 to £34,709 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (30 months)
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
STFC are advertising for a post-doctoral research assistant based at ISIS to work on a Horizon Europe project characterizing ammonia synthesis catalysts. The position is available from 1st January 2023 and will run for 2.5 years (30 months) on a fixed-term basis.
The position entails testing ammonia synthesis catalysts provided by our project partners, and designing experimental and analytical characterization procedures within the group of Prof Bill David. The position is part of the AMBHER project (https://ambherproject.eu), which looks to demonstrate short and long-term hydrogen storage options as part of a net-zero economy. Close collaboration with project partners to achieve milestones and deliverables is vital. As part of the role, therefore, the position-holder will attend project meetings within Europe and will be required to regularly present their work. The role is full-time, however requests for flexible working will be considered.
About STFC and ISIS: The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest science research organisations. We’re trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we’re driving ground-breaking advances in science and technology/engineering. STFC’s ISIS Facility is a leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. The Facility performs cutting edge research into the structure and properties of materials at an atomic and molecular level. The position comes with a whole range of benefits including: 30 days leave allowance, a career average defined pension scheme, flexible working, an onsite nursery, gym and sports facilities.
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How to apply
Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that explains clearly how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. Please also include the details of two referees, whom we will contact if you are invited to interview. If you experience any difficulties with applying online, please contact us on careers@ukri.org.
Closing date: 16th January 2023
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.
We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
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