Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
A degree in physics, chemistry or materials science, a
BTEC Higher National Certificate, or an equivalent
qualification.
X
A PhD involving microscopy, spectroscopy and/or
analysis.
X
Experience/Knowledge
Substantial experience of working with electron
microscopes, x-ray analysers and vacuum systems
Possess good writing and computer skills including use of
computer packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
X
X
Extensive experience of working with electron
microscopes.
X
Experience in one or more of the following: Raman
microscopy, semi-quantitative x-ray analysis, atomic force
microscopy, materials sample preparation for EM.
X
Have contributed to publications in scientific journals.
X
Skills
Excellent written and spoken English
X
Good communication skills, with the ability to interface
with and train staff, students and external professionals at
all levels, and communicate complex technical information
clearly and effectively
X
An ability to work as part of a team but also be selfmotivated and able to organize own duties.
Ability to independently acquire knowledge and solve
problems
X
X
Attributes
Be willing to learn new skills.
X
Be willing to travel to attend microscopy meetings &
workshops as the job requires.
X
Ability to integrate and work in a multi-disciplinary team
X
Ability to plan and manage projects to deadlines to deliver
first class analytical facilities
X
Willingness to take responsibility for overseeing students
and staff when working within the post-holders area of
expertise
X
Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R – References
Further Information.
MAS provides microscopy facilities to researchers across the University in a variety of
disciplines. Research undertaken in the Centre crosses the boundaries of the physical,
chemical and life sciences and users of MAS come from the following departments:
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Biology & Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Physics.
For a full list of equipment in MAS see the MAS website at:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/facilities/mas/