Research Fellow in Polymer Nanostructure Characterisation 

• To undertake research into the characterisation using scattering of polymer nanoparticles under the supervision of Prof. Rachel O'Reilly.
• Work within an ERC funded consolidator grant in the area of functional polymers and nanostructures.
• To support research within the group to solve problems, collaborate and innovate in scientific directions for the group.
• To produce regular written and oral reports pertaining to the projects as requested; attend regular project meetings; give regular presentations to the group; attend national and international conferences giving poster and oral presentations; write papers for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals, proof reading of papers and reports and draft grant proposals.
• To play an active role in the O'Reilly research group, participating in all group meetings and activities. You will supervise research students, be responsible for installation and maintenance of equipment and training of personnel on equipment.
• Participate in the collaborative meetings and work with the project collaborators

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and a higher degree (PhD) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
• Excellent research profile in the area of in the area of polymer nanoparticle characterisation
• Proven experience in static and dynamic light scattering including complex data analysis
• Proven experience in small angle X-ray scattering including complex data analysis and synchrotron experience is desirable.
• Some experience in polymer synthesis or the willingness to expand research expertise to include this.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Ability to keep up to date with new developments in the fields relevant to own research projects
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, both as a leader and team member, on research programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary project area of research.
• Ability to initiate, plan, organise, implement and deliver programmes of research work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to write and give presentations to both national and international audience standard and communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to install and maintain relevant equipment and to train other personnel on operation of the broad range of equipment maintained within the group