Research Associate in High-Temperature Ceramic Coatings

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in High-Temperature Ceramic Coatings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an EPSRC-funded project on advanced high-temperature ceramic coatings, within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct research in line with project milestones and objectives.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate effectively with industrial and academic partners.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• A PhD (or near completion) in Materials Science or a closely related field.
• A strong background in processing, testing, characterisation, and/or modelling of ceramic coatings or high-temperature materials.
• In-depth knowledge of coatings and ceramics for high-temperature applications.

Research knowledge, and preferably hands-on experience of cryogenic measurements of transport or optical properties of atomically thin 2D crystals within the last 6 years.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with thermal or environmental barrier coatings.
• Practical knowledge in ceramic powder and coating processing techniques.
• Hands-on expertise in advanced characterisation techniques.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure

Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Dr Ying Chen

Email Address: [email protected]

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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