Position Details
School of Metallurgy and Materials
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874
Grade: 7
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to July 2027
Closing date: 26th January 2025
This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager.
Background
The University of Birmingham is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the creation of knowledge, in terms of chemistry and microstructural effects on the radiation tolerance and integrity of fusion-relevant austenitic stainless steels. This work will be under the supervision of Prof. Enrique Jimenez-Melero, UKAEA Joint Chair in Materials for Fusion. The fusion materials research group focuses on developing new mechanistic understanding of radiation effects in structural materials for fusion power plants.
Role Summary
* Work within specified research grant: UKAEA Chair project in Birmingham, led by Prof. Enrique Jimenez-Melero, in support of the steel research activities at the Materials Business Unit of the UK Atomic Energy Authority
* Operate within area of specialism (i.e. design and realization of targeted ion irradiation experiments and analyse the radiation damage effects)
* Analyse and interpret research findings and results, and present those at regular progress meetings with relevant UKAEA staff
* Contribute to writing grant proposals and generating funding
Main Duties
* Design and perform targeted irradiation experiments of fusion-relevant austenitic stainless steels
* Characterize by analytical electron microscopy and mechanical testing of virgin and irradiated steels
* Liaise with other facilities and groups involved in irradiation campaigns of nuclear materials
* Disseminate the results at progress meetings and scientific publications
* Supervise students on research related work
Person Specification
* First degree in area of specialism and a higher degree relevant to the research area or equivalent qualifications
* Knowledge of physical metallurgy of steels, including stainless steels
* Expertise in using radiation sources to irradiate nuclear materials
* Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work independently and pro-actively with minimal direction
Informal enquiries to Prof. Enrique Jimenez-Melero e.jimenez-melero@bham.ac.uk
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