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Research Associate in Instrumentation, Manchester
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Client:
The University of Manchester
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
12
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate specialising in Instrumentation within the Nuclear Physics group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, The University of Manchester. You will join a vibrant team of researchers that combines expertise from industry and academia. The nuclear physics group at Manchester is collaborating with an industrial partner in Rapiscan – a market leader in X-ray imaging solutions for security applications.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with research experience in X-ray generation and detection. The post, under the supervision of Dr David Sharp, is fixed term starting 1st June 2025 until 30th November 2026 and will focus on the simulation and experimental validation of a new scintillator array for the detection of X-rays. The array couples fast scintillators with silicon photomultipliers and a new ASIC design. The project will be split between Manchester, where simulation work will be performed using Geant4, whilst the experimental work will take place at Daresbury Laboratory where Rapiscan will have a footprint with an X-ray source.
You are required to hold, or about to obtain, a PhD (or equivalent) in physics or another related field. The successful applicant is expected to have experience in using Monte Carlo simulation codes to simulate the response of photon detectors in addition to knowledge of experimental techniques for X-ray generation and detection. The candidate should be well-organised and self-motivated with excellent communication skills and capable of working within a collaborative team.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access through contributing to the University’s social responsibility agenda, demonstrating a commitment to its policies, activities and delivery of initiatives including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education.
The Department has held JUNO Champion status since 2016 for its commitment to achieving gender equality which positively promotes inclusivity for all.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
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