UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Research Associate in Raman spectroscopy and microscopy
School/Department:
School of Chemistry, Division of
Salary:
£27,854 per annum (£24,766 maximum without PhD)
Job Family and Level:
Research and Teaching, Level 4
Contract Status:
This post is available immediately and will be offered on a fixed-term contract
for a period of 3 months
Hours of Work:
36.25 hours (full time)
Location:
School of Chemistry and Nottingham Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Centre,
University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Reporting to:
Prof. Mike George and Prof. Andrei Khlobystov
The Purpose of the New Role:
This highly interdisciplinary joint post is integrated in the Nottingham Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Centre
and the Photochemistry group in the School of Chemistry. The main goal of Research Associate is to enable
research projects relying on Raman spectroscopy and microscopy by facilitating the usage, maintenance and
development of Raman instrumentation for a wide range of applications. The post will also undertake timeresolved vibrational measurements on a range of photochemically initiated organometallic systems.
Main Responsibilities:
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per year
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Proficient operation of Raman instrumentation for spectroscopy and surface mapping
analysis to support research projects in the University of Nottingham and to establish
external academic and industrial collaborations.
Cryogenic Raman measurements utilising cold stage to support research projects in the
University of Nottingham and to establish external academic and industrial
collaborations.
Day-to-day maintenance of Raman instrumentation.
Establishing robust internal procedures facilitating access to and maximising usage of
Raman facilities.
Effective communication with users/clients, including writing reports and relaying data
to external clients.
Comprehensive gathering and monitoring of key performance outputs (e.g. instrument
uptime, number of users/clients, income generated, number of external academic and
industrial collaborations).
Training new users, as required.
Contribution to instrument development, as required.
Understanding and experience of running and interpreting fast (picosecond –
millisecond) time resolved IR measurements.
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Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualifications/
Education
Applicant has a good first degree and has
completed a doctorate (PhD (or
equivalent) thesis submitted by the start
date) in Chemistry.
Skills/Training
Proven ability in innovative and effective
experimental research in an area related
to Raman spectroscopy and
photochemistry.
Desirable
Evidence of in depth knowledge and
experience of surface mapping and
cryogenic Raman measurements.
Evidence of in depth knowledge and
experience in performing time-resolved IR
measurements.
Experience
A good publication record in international
peer-reviewed journals commensurate
with stage of career.
Ability to work cooperatively with internal
and external users/clients.
Well organised and self-motivated
with the ability to manage the day-today running of Raman
instrumentation, to identify research
objectives and carry out appropriate
research activities within a given
time-scale.
Good communication skills both orally and
in written English, suitable for the
preparation of scientific reports for
external clients.
Decision Making
i)
taken independently by the role holder
Day to day decisions regarding best practice in the laboratory, setting up and running measurements,
and experimental data interpretation.
ii)
taken in collaboration with others
Decisions regarding the direction of the project (e.g. planning and prioritising experimental work,
establishing collaborations with external organisations, instrumentation development).
iii)
referred to the appropriate line managers (Prof. George and Prof. Khlobystov) by the role
holder
Decisions which impact the safety in the laboratory (high risk experiments)
Additional Information
The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
Applicants will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as
defined by the requirements set out by the UK Border and Immigration Agency. Please visit
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.
Please quote ref: SCI/1349.