Research Assistant in Materials Science (Part-time) 0.5 FTE

Job title:

Research Assistant in Materials Science (Part-time) 0.5 FTE

Company

Queen Mary University of London

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop water repellent (Superhydrophobic) coatings for real-world application. Using a natural composite formulation approach for the design of materials able to perform to industrial specifications on an industrial scale. The researcher will work closely with a range of industrial collaborators throughout the project.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a part-time (17.5 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 1 year.

About You

Applicants should have an excellent academic record, proven academic writing ability, attention to detail and strong communication skills. Applicants should hold a relevant degree in materials science/engineering, materials chemistry, or a similar discipline and experience in coatings formulation and/or water repellent surfaces.

About the School

This post is within the School of Engineering and Materials Science, a large School with 70-80 academics and a similar number of postdoctoral research staff. There are around 1000 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students and 220 PhD students. These are supported by an administrative and technical staff team of 45. The staff and student body are international in make-up.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

£36,572 per annum (50% pro rata to £18,286 per annum).

Expected salary

£36572 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 08:42:51 GMT

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