Research Associate in Light Induced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

Job reference: SAE-027460
Salary: £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemistry
Hours per week: Full Time
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 02/01/2025
Contract duration: 18 months
School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

An 18 month associate position is available to investigate development and applications of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) to study a wide variety systems. The University of Manchester hosts the UK’s National Research Facility for EPR Resonance and as such the successful applicant will have access to the largest range of EPR equipment in the UK, with pulsed and continuous wave instrumentation operating at 1 to 34 GHz. Dr Bowen’s group is particularly interested in the development and application of light-induced EPR for both the study of structure and function in biological systems and also for potential applications in molecular quantum information processing. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to both join existing projects and also to develop their own ideas as part of this role.

The researcher will work on projects related to light induced EPR methods. In particular it is envisaged they will help to lead on developing the application of light induced Pulsed Dipolar Spectroscopy EPR methods for applications in near-native biological environments and/or in quantum information processing applications. The post-doctoral researcher will also contribute to other research activities in the group focused around EPR helping to supervise and train less experienced group members. They will also have some responsibility for helping group members and users of the EPR facility with setting up optical excitation methods including lasers for use in optically activated EPR experiments. The post-doctoral researcher will also be given time and flexibility to develop their own research ideas as part of this role in discussion with Dr Bowen to ensure that suitable facilities are available.

The researcher will prepare reports and deliver presentations both internally and, as appropriate, externally at conferences on the work conducted. The post-doctoral researcher will prepare manuscripts of papers emanating from the work.

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. Alice Bowen

Email: alice.bowen@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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