Research Associate in Materials Characterisation

Department

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Salary

£36,024 - £44,263 per year

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus

Posted Date

06/11/2023

Apply by

20/11/2023

Job Reference

12832

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The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

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In this role you will work with teams within the school who specialise in materials characterisation and high-pressure physics. Specifically, you will work on data sets which explore the microstructural response of materials to dynamic laser-driven compression via in-situ x-ray diffraction.

You will undertake analysis of 2d x-ray diffraction data taken by an international collaboration of researchers at the European XFEL's High Energy Density instrument. This data explores the textural evolution of samples undergoing laser-driven shock wave compression with the aim of identifying phase transition mechanisms under extreme loading. You will also undertake pre-characterisation of material texture to aid in interpretation of the data. There may be additional opportunities to work on experiments at X-ray free electron lasers.

You will have:

Interview date: TBC

For informal enquiries please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

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