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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hydrogen Permeation Testing and Characterisation (Materials Science, Nuclear Fusion Science & Technology) University of Manchester in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

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12-month full-time postdoctoral research associate position. Salary grade 6-9 is mentioned, with University of Manchester staff benefits including employer pension contribution, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure, and ride-to-work/EV car scheme. No stipend or tuition funding is described.

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Manchester

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Fusion Energy
Physics

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About this position

Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at the University of Manchester in the Department of Materials, working with the Tritium Science and Technology (TST) research group on hydrogen permeation, deuterium permeation experiments, and characterisation for nuclear fusion science & technology.

The role supports the UK community and the UKAEA LIBRTI project, with work centred on designing and testing permeation experiments, expanding the capabilities of the university’s Gas-Driven Permeation System (GDPS), and evaluating materials that may be used in future fusion power devices for hydrogen isotope permeation.

This is a 12-month full-time postdoctoral position, available immediately. The post offers a research environment with national and international collaborators, including UKAEA, and may include visits to collaborators and stakeholders.

Eligibility: applicants must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in materials science, physics, or a related discipline, with experience in the design and conduct of experiments. Experience in fusion-related research is desirable.

Application: submit your application through the University of Manchester job portal before the deadline. Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof. Philip Edmondson at [email protected].

Funding details

12-month full-time postdoctoral research associate position. Salary grade 6-9 is mentioned, with University of Manchester staff benefits including employer pension contribution, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure, and ride-to-work/EV car scheme. No stipend or tuition funding is described.

What's required

Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in materials science, physics, or a related discipline. Experience in the design and conduct of experiments is required. Some experience with fusion-related research is desirable.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Manchester job portal using the provided View or Apply link. Informal enquiries can be sent to Prof. Philip Edmondson by email. Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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