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Research Fellow in Colloids and Interfacial Science,

Faculty of Engineering

Salary: Grade 7 (£31,656 – £37,768 p.a.)

Reference: ENGPE1079

Fixed term for 5 months, available from 1 September 2016

Research Fellow in Colloids and Interfacial Science

School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Are you an experienced and ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in colloids and interface science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

‘Using novel in-situ characterisation techniques to aid formulation of complex, multi-component ink products’ is a project led by Dr David Harbottle in collaboration with Johnson Matthey Chemical Products (JM). Your role in the project will involve characterising the colloidal interactions between the base material and individual surface active components in a typical ink enamel. A range of surface and bulk characterisation techniques will be utilized to determine which components provide the dominant interactions that govern the rheology of the ink enamel formulation. With strong experimental skills and good technical knowledge in colloids and interface science, you will work closely with Dr Harbottle, and will visit and make regular presentations to JM.

What does the role entail?

As Research Fellow, your main duties will include:

Conduct independent research to support the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Impact Acceleration Award project, including preparation of technical reports, technical presentations and scientific papers;

Coordinate work with the industrial partner, and effectively and clearly communicate research progress and results to them;

Take responsibility to develop and deliver against project milestones;

Support graduate student research projects in the area of colloid and interface science;

Working both independently and also as part of a larger team of researchers, engaging in knowledge-transfer activities where appropriate and feasible;

Analyse multi-component data from adsorption studies;

Be highly adaptable to alternate methods of investigation (if required) as the project progresses.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

What will you bring to the role?

As Research Fellow you will have:

A good first degree (2:1 or above) and an experimental PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant scientific discipline;

Experience in colloid science, in particular with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Quartz Crystal Microbalance and Optical Reflectivity techniques;

Experience with the manufacture and use of AFM colloid probes in liquid environments;

Experience of successful collaboration between academia and industry;

Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;

Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in high impact factor journals;

Proven ability to work well both individually and in a team;

Good time management and planning skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines;

A strong commitment to your own continuous professional development.

How to apply

You can apply for this role online; more guidance can be found on our How to Apply information. Applications should be submitted by 23.59 (UK time) on the 05 September 2016.

Contact information To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Dr David Harbottle, School of Chemical and Process Engineering Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 4154 Email: d.harbottle@leeds.ac.uk

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