Research Associate in Fabrication and Investigation of Nanofluidic and Proton-Conducting Devices (Nanofluidics)

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom; based at the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Company

hirify.global is a university research institution conducting interdisciplinary research in physics, materials science, and nanoscale devices.

What you will do

• Create nanoscale capillaries and devices by assembling atomically flat crystals.
• Investigate molecular and ion transport through nanofluidic and proton-conducting devices.
• Fabricate and characterise nanoscale devices using advanced micro- and nanofabrication techniques.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and secure research records while following health and safety procedures.
• Train students and colleagues in project-related technical skills.
• Prepare research papers and present findings at national and international conferences.

Requirements

• PhD or near-completion of a PhD in materials science, condensed matter physics, or an equivalent field.
• Experience fabricating nanoscale devices, preferably using atomically thin materials, and characterising them.
• Experience with photolithography, electron-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, wet etching, and reactive ion etching.
• Experience with SEM and AFM characterisation.
• Strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals and the ability to write scientific reports and research papers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision, supported by strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have

• Previous postdoctoral experience.
• Experience working in a cross-disciplinary research environment.
• Experience developing fabrication technologies for low-dimensional materials such as graphene.

Culture & Benefits

• Research role within the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme.
• 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Ride-to-work and electric vehicle car schemes.
• Commitment to diversity, open enquiry, debate, and academic freedom.