Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed Term)

Overview

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Research Associate or Fellow to join the Hydrogen Research Group within the Department of Engineering. This is a fixed-term, full-time position located at the Jubilee Campus for a duration of six months, forming part of the MariNH3 project. The appointee will work within a multidisciplinary team focusing on the optimisation of metal and complex hydrides for the synthesis and decomposition of ammonia, utilising accumulated data that includes neutron studies such as QENS and INS.

Who can apply

Applicants are welcomed from the UK, Europe, and worldwide, subject to obtaining the relevant permission to work in the UK through UK Visas & Immigration. Candidates must hold, or be close to completing, a PhD or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have expertise in both synthesis and characterisation, as well as the interpretation of hydrides from neutron studies. Specifically, applicants must demonstrate experience in the synthesis of metal and complex hydrides, including reactive milling, as well as experience in analysing neutron and synchrotron data sets. Familiarity with characterising neutron and synchrotron data using packages such as Fullprof, Mantid, GsasII, or equivalent is also necessary. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently and collaboratively.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £32,080 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with a minimum salary of £35,608 for candidates with a relevant PhD. Working hours are 36.25 hours per week. The role includes a generous holiday entitlement that covers bank holidays and university closure days, access to training, development, and career progression opportunities, as well as staff discounts, travel schemes, and additional benefits.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-06. The underlying project is due to finish on 30th June 2027.