Technical Specialist - XRD & XRF

at  Manchester Metropolitan University

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - XRD & XRF

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Core Facilities Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as an XRD and XRF Specialist.
This post offers the opportunity to be part of our vibrant technical community, developing its services to meet the needs of a university of the future. Our diverse team of technicians ensure that the University functions efficiently and delivers the levels of student experience both our undergraduates and postgraduates deserve and expect of us. Working in specialist laboratories, workshops, studios and IT facilities, our technical professionals play a key role in supporting, guiding, and advising across our University, from sciences, art, design and technology, through to sports, ceramics, nursing and physiotherapy.
We are a forward-looking service committed to a strong culture of continuous improvement, and we are passionate about providing the best customer service to our staff and students.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter and your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the attached Job Description.
If you would like more information about this post, please get in touch with Dr Claudio Dos Santos at c.dos.santos@mmu.ac.uk
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+

• Working in the analytical core facility supporting education and funded research alongside commercial activities.
• Responsible for the delivery and future direction of XRD and XRF techniques.

Duties will include;

• Developing partnerships with external agencies and engaging in collaborative projects.
• To identify and assess the usefulness and to lead the introduction of new techniques.
• Method development, troubleshooting, maintenance, QC, health and safety and administration will also feature in this role.