This post is based at The University of Manchester at Harwell, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire. The main purpose of the post is to lead in the development of Data Analysis and visualisation methods. You will take responsibility for the analysis of 3D X-Ray and neutron imaging data sets, will be one of the technical authorities for Data Analysis and will be expected to assist and train academic users. Timely Data analysis is key to interpretation of experiment results and as the University of Manchester is becoming involved in more and more experiments using more techniques it is expected that after six months to a year this position will include management of a number of data analysts
You will join the new dynamic team within the University of Manchester at Harwell, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, and be involved with experiments at Diamond Light Source National Synchrotron Facility, the Central Laser Facility and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. The local team will comprise of Professional Services (PS) technical and administrative support staff, academics, research fellows, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students based locally in Harwell, Oxfordshire. You will also engage with beamline scientists from Diamond Light Source, the ISIS neutron source, the SHE (Health & Safety Team) and University of Manchester Research Groups based locally on site at Harwell. You will also engage with a much broader academic community across University staff based in Manchester and various academic, governmental and industrial collaborators both nationally and internationally. You will play an integral part in the development of world-leading research for applying synchrotron science to key research challenges.
This is a full time appointment and salary will be £36,024 to £44,263 (Grade 6) per annum according to relevant experience + £3000 Location Supplement.
Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 7th May 2024.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Polly Greensmith
Email: polly.greensmith@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.