Research Fellow

Research Fellow

University of Warwick - Department of Physics

Coventry, United Kingdom

From GBP 35,608 up to GBP 46,049 per year

JOB PURPOSE

To work with project members and external collaborators in the successful execution of the project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and scholarship:

• To grow single crystals of oxides, borides and related materials by the floating zone technique using optical image furnaces and inter-metallic materials using a tetra-arc furnace;
• To grow single crystals of materials using other techniques such as the flux technique, Bridgman method and chemical vapour transport;
• To characterise the crystals grown using x-ray diffraction (powder and single crystal) and carry out compositional analysis;
• To investigate the superconducting/magnetic properties of the crystals grown using magnetometry, transport and thermodynamic measurements;
• To investigate or assist in the investigation of the properties of the crystals using neutron/x-ray scattering and muon techniques;
• To be able to work in a team and to collaborate with groups of scientists at an international level;
• Applicants should be trained in experimental solid-state synthesis and crystal growth techniques and preferably have experience of powder and single crystal x-ray diffraction and low temperature experimental methods;
• Write up research work for publication;
• Will contribute to preparing proposals for experiments at central facilities requesting beamtime.

Teaching and Learning Support:

• Could be expected to contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the Department;
• Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills;
• May be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects.

Administration and Other Activities:

• May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within the Department of Physics, the Faculty and the University;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work;
• Work within budget constraints.

The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather to provide guidance on the main aspects of the post. The post-holder will be required to be flexible in his or her duties.