Job Description

Mechanics of Materials Research Group at University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate based at School of Engineering. You will work with Prof Bo Chen on an EPSRC funded programme on high-temperature creep and creep-fatigue of austenitic stainless steel.

You will work in renowned research team carrying out high-quality research across advanced microstructure characterisation, large-scale experimental facilities as well as computational modelling. The role offers opportunity for industrial collaboration.

You will already demonstrate good knowledge in either of the above-mentioned three areas and be supported to grow their expertise into the role and lead their own activities within the team. You will also undertake travels within the UK and internationally.

The current available position is a microstructure characterisation focused role, in which you will use high-end microstructural characterisation facilities that include Focused Ion Beam, High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy and Atom Probe Tomography to study long-term microstructural degradation of Type 316 stainless steel subject to creep-fatigue loads.

Further information can be found in the job summary.

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Additional information

Please contact Bo Chen on for informal enquiries.

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University\'s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found .

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