Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £29,799 to £36,613 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/3/20
Closing Date:   Wednesday 18 July 2018
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1023118BX

Interface-based design of nanostructural metallic alloys require new computational and experimental approaches. Join an international team supported by prestigious UK and EU projects to explore the possibility to design, fabricate and test novel metallic alloys with unprecedented mechanical properties and thermal stability. This post is full time fixed term until 31/3/20.

Main roles and responsibilities

You will develop and contribute to the development of nanostructured metallic alloys. In particular, you will use computational tools to analyse thermal stability of nanostructured alloys, the effect and kinetics of inter-grain and grain boundary diffusion. Your activity will be closely connected to ongoing experimental activities, namely deposition of alloys by sputtering and experimental evaluation of their structure, thermal stability and mechanical properties. 

Requirements to do the role successfully (qualifications, experience, skills from the person specification)

The successful candidate should be highly skilled in at least one of the following research fields: computational thermodynamics, diffusion kinetic simulations, solid-state precipitation modelling, atomistic simulations, transmission electron microscopy, and/or CALPHAD database development. In general, candidates who have performed doctoral research studies in computational materials science with some basic experience in microstructure characterization or, at least, having a high interest in experiments will be a good fit for this position. Applicants are expected to be a very independent researcher with a solid research background in physical metallurgy or solid-state physics. Excellent communication skills in English are expected. A good track record of peer-reviewed journal publication is essential for a successful application. Experience with the CALPHAD approach would strengthen the application.

About the University

The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities.  We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise.  

About the Faculty

You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad.  In September 2013 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering.

The Faculty offers exceptional research facilities in the areas of fluids, structures and their interactions, including a new world-class fluid dynamics facilities complex in the Boldrewood Engineering Campus, complete with a 138m towing tank.

Informal enquiries to [email protected]

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality.  

*QS World University Rankings 2012-13

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Matt Saxby (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1023118BX on all correspondence.