Research Associate in Nuclear Glass Development and Durability

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering for an ambitious post-doctoral researcher looking to use their skills in materials science to make an impact on the safe disposal of vitrified nuclear waste. You will join the world-leading Immobilisation Science Laboratory to work on a 9 month, industry sponsored, research collaboration with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory. During this time you will make and evaluate uranium containing glasses to support high level waste immobilisation at the Sellafield nuclear facility.

You should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in materials or an appropriate physical science and have strong practical laboratory skills including thermal treatment (ideally glass making), aqueous phase analysis and solid state characterisation techniques. You will also have knowledge and experience of radioactive waste immobilisation in glass materials. We are looking for a proactive worker capable of good time management, troubleshooting and forward planning to deliver project outcomes on time, alongside excellent communication skills in to liaise with industry partners.

Amongst other benefits, we offer 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days, and up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities. We have a commitment to work life balance including flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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