Job title: Research Associate in Interfacial Science & Engineering
Company: University of Edinburgh
Job description: Job Description:UE07: £40,247 – £47,874 per annum.School of Engineering, College of Science & EngineeringInstitute for Multiscale Thermofluids35 hours per weekContract type: Fixed term contract for up to 36 monthsThe Opportunity:The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a highly motivated Research Associate in Interfacial Science & Engineering with expertise in experimental techniques and an interest in the wettability of surfaces. This position will contribute to the project “Understanding the motion and adhesion of complex fluids on engineered surfaces” (funded by the Leverhulme Trust grant RPG-2024-339) within the Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids at the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work in the Wetting, Interfacial Science and Engineering Lab with Professor McHale and will collaborate with colleagues at the University of Birmingham.This post is full-time (35 hours per week).This post is fixed term for 3 years.The salary for this post is £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:
- Highly motivated with excellent experimental skills in interfacial science and engineering.
- Strong organizational, communication and critical thinking skills.
- Record of high-quality refereed journal publications (relative to career stage).
- PhD (or near completion) in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or closely related discipline.
- [Desirable:] Experience of research on surface wetting.
Click to view a copy of the fullApplication InformationInsert any specific details about the application process and documents that may be required, for example:Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:– Cover letter (2 pages)– CVAs a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 26 February 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes:
Expected salary: £40247 – 47874 per year
Location: Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date: Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:29:18 GMT
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