Postdoctoral Research Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

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Grade UE07:
£39,347 - £46,974 per annum


School of Physics and Astronomy/Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions

Full-time: 35 hours per week
**Fixed-term: for 3 years from 1st August, 2024
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-Pressure Neutron Diffraction.


The Opportunity:


Following a recent successful bid for funding from EPSRC we are seeking a PDRA to join the School's programme of neutron scattering studies of simple-molecular systems at megabar pressures.

The successful applicant will join the school's High-Pressure Chemical Physics Group and will undertake a programme of research based at Edinburgh's Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions and at the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States.


Your skills and attributes for success:


  • A PhD (awarded or submitted) in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or other relevant discipline.
  • Expertise in the use of diamond anvil cells for experimental studies at high pressure.
  • Experience of work at Xray or Neutron central facilities.
  • Expertise in writing and using software to analyse scattering data. The ability to communicate complex research results both orally and through written work.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:


  • A competitive salary of
    £39,347 £46,974 per annum
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  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


The 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.


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