Experimental Officer in X-Ray Diffraction

Available from 16 May 2016, fixed term for maternity cover, likely until 31 March 2017

A comprehensive X-Ray diffraction (XRD) Facility exists within the School of Chemical and Process Engineering. X-Ray diffraction (XRD) is a technique used for the determination of crystal structure. The Facility operates as a designated Small Research Facility (SRF) and is currently accessed by 130+ users from across the University. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Facility. This will involve providing advice to Facility users, liaising with Faculty Finance to manage the budgets and ensuring the service continues to meet customer needs. In addition, you will contribute to the development of large interdisciplinary projects and research strategies linked to diffraction.

You will have a PhD (or close to completion) in Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry, or another science/engineering subject, or equivalent experience gained elsewhere, for example in an industrial laboratory. You will have considerable experience in X-Ray diffraction covering both experimental and data analysis. You will be well organised, with a high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

The University of Leeds’ commitment to women in science has been recognised with a national accolade. The Faculty of Engineering has received the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of our success in recruiting, retaining and developing/promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).’

The University offers generous terms and conditions of employment, a wide range of benefits, services, facilities and family friendly policies. Full details are available on the Human Resources web pages accessible at www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/index.htm»

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Andrew Bell, tel +44 (0)113 343 2370, email A.J.Bell@leeds.ac.uk.