The successful applicant will use synchrotron and laboratory x-ray imaging to probe the behaviour of bio-materials in vitro and ex vivo, developing novel quantification and analysis techniques to generate new insights in chemistry, materials science, and biology. You will work on bioactive glasses, 3D printing, electrospinning, and other materials/processes, as well as imaging joint biomechanics.

You will be working with Prof. Lee and a dynamic team of academics, beamline scientists, post-docs and PhD students that form the Diamond-Manchester Collaboration (DMC) team at the Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH, see www.rc-harwell.ac.uk)  / Diamond Light Source (DLS) (www.diamond.ac.uk) in Oxfordshire. The DMC is part of the Manchester X-ray Imaging Facility (MXIF, see www.mxif.manchester.ac.uk), winner of the 2013 Queen’s Anniversary Prize for contributions toNew Techniques in X-Ray Imaging of Materials Critical for Power, Transport and Other Key Industries.

The core focus of the work will be on solving key challenges in biomaterial applications but you will also work on materials for other applications.  As a DMC Post doctoral research associate (PDRA), you will also provide collaborative support on experimental and modelling activities to visitors from the University of Manchester, other Universities and Industry, during their visits to the DMC at the Harwell and occasionally Manchester sites. The role will require travel within the UK and internationally to interact with collaborators and participate in experiments.

You will need to show a high level of initiative and an ability to work both collaboratively and independently. You should have a relevant PhD, or equivalent experience, applying image analysis in an engineering or medical area, good team-working skills, a strong command of English and an excellent publication record.  Relevant experience in x-ray tomography, biomaterials, image analysis / model development, tomographic data analysis is highly desirable. The ability to act as lead author in scientific papers and reports and to present work at international conferences is essential.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to: Professor Peter Lee,

Email: peter.lee<στο>manchester.ac.uk.

The School of Materials is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School received a Bronze Award in 2013 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Apply here: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Decide.aspx?Jobid=8704