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==Jobs in Physical Crystallography==
 
==Jobs in Physical Crystallography==
  
<u>Postdoctoral Opportunities:</u>
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<u>Job Opportunities:</u>
  
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<u><b> Beamline Scientist - (I07) Surface and Interface High Resolution Diffraction, Diamond Light Source </u></b>
  
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The Diamond light source is seeking to appoint a beamline scientist with a permanent contract to a motivated scientist with good experimental skills and the ability to conduct high quality original research. A candidate with knowledge of surface x-ray diffraction/scattering techniques and a background in surface/interface science (this could be UHV, electrochemistry, catalysis, material science, soft matter) would be ideal. The selected candidate will have the opportunity of taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the I07 beamline to develop their own research activity and participate to the in-house research programme - mostly focused on the characterization surfaces/interfaces in-situ and in operando conditions using x-ray diffraction/scattering techniques, with the possibility of combining spectroscopic characterization (XAS, HAXPES).
  
<u>PhD Studentships:</u>
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For more information, check out the following link
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https://vacancies.diamond.ac.uk/vacancy/beamline-scientist-i07-surface-and-interface-high-resolution-diffraction-609196.html
  
<u><b>Tuning symmetry and chirality via fluorination of platinum group metal oxides</u></b>
 
  
''University of St Andrews''
 
 
''Supervisors: Dr Alexandra Gibbs (St Andrews) and Dr James Cumby (Edinburgh).''
 
 
''Closing Date: 6th Feb 2026''
 
 
This project aims to discover novel inorganic oxides exhibiting chirality, and characterise their emergent magnetic and electronic properties.
 
 
Complex platinum group metal oxides are a versatile platform for applications such as oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysis, as well as fundamental research on batteries and unconventional magnetism/electronic properties induced by strong spin-orbit coupling. Their structural chemistry is underexplored compared to their 3d transition metal oxide counterparts and in particular there is a dearth of research on mixed-anion compounds. Mixed-anion routes are an excellent way to introduce symmetry lowering of periodic structures through ordered site substitutions and/or anion-related distortions and it is this effect that we seek to exploit through this EaStCHEM PhD studentship. Using systematic investigation of the structural chemistry and physical properties of mixed-anion platinum group metal compounds, this studentship aims to discover a range of new materials displaying novel structural motifs and unusual physical properties, underpinned by the combination of the structure-directing effects of mixed anions and strong spin-orbit coupling.
 
 
This is a 3.5 year funded PhD project supervised by Dr [mailto:a.gibbs@st-andrews.ac.uk Alexandra Gibbs] (St Andrews) and Dr James Cumby (Edinburgh).
 
 
Please see here https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/tuning-symmetry-and-chirality-via-fluorination-of-platinum-group-metal-oxides/?p193571 for further details and contact a.gibbs@st-andrews.ac.uk for informal enquiries
 
  
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<u>PhD Studentships:</u>
  
 
<u><b>Developing novel tools for the analysis of local order using total scattering data</u></b>
 
<u><b>Developing novel tools for the analysis of local order using total scattering data</u></b>
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''Supervisors: Dr Lewis Owen (University of Sheffield), Prof Katerina Christofidou (University of Sheffield), Dr Gabriel Perez (ISIS Neutron and Muon Source), Dr Alexander Belozerov (STFC Scientific Computing)''
 
''Supervisors: Dr Lewis Owen (University of Sheffield), Prof Katerina Christofidou (University of Sheffield), Dr Gabriel Perez (ISIS Neutron and Muon Source), Dr Alexander Belozerov (STFC Scientific Computing)''
  
''Rolling deadline with next assessment: 4th March 2026''
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''Rolling deadline with next assessment: 15th May 2026''
  
 
Total scattering is an advanced X-ray and Neutron scattering technique that provides atomic scale information about the structure of a material. Many important materials systems are known to have properties that are strongly affected by this local structure (effects on the atomic scale) including materials for atomic energy, battery components and structural applications. For example, short-range order (the preference of atoms to sit next to or avoid each other) can affect the radiation damage tolerance, electrical resistivity or strengthening properties of a material.
 
Total scattering is an advanced X-ray and Neutron scattering technique that provides atomic scale information about the structure of a material. Many important materials systems are known to have properties that are strongly affected by this local structure (effects on the atomic scale) including materials for atomic energy, battery components and structural applications. For example, short-range order (the preference of atoms to sit next to or avoid each other) can affect the radiation damage tolerance, electrical resistivity or strengthening properties of a material.
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For further information see: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/developing-novel-tools-for-the-analysis-of-local-order-using-total-scattering-data-tscat/?p193479  
 
For further information see: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/developing-novel-tools-for-the-analysis-of-local-order-using-total-scattering-data-tscat/?p193479  
 
 
<u><b>Model Development to Predict the Effects of Particle Size and Morphology on Energetic Material Sensitivity </u></b>
 
 
''University of Birmingham''
 
 
''Supervisor: Dr Adam Michalchuk''
 
 
The project is looking to develop computational frameworks to predict the effects of particle size and shape on the impact sensitivity of explosive materials. The project will primarily make use of atomistic (DFT) modelling and require development of python code. There is an opportunity to validate the models on model explosive crystals, using our in-house drop hammer tests.
 
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-studentship-in-model-development-to-predict-the-effects-of-particle-size-and-morphology-on-energetic-material-sensitivity/?p192773
 
 
 
  
 
If you would like to put an advert here please email  
 
If you would like to put an advert here please email  
 
[mailto:struan.simpson@warwick.ac.uk Struan Simpson]
 
[mailto:struan.simpson@warwick.ac.uk Struan Simpson]
 
 
<!-- <u><b> Diamond Light Source - Science Group Leader (Crystallography)</u></b>
 
 
 
Durham University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics. We are keen to hear from candidates with a
 
track record of cutting-edge experimental investigations of magnetic systems, such as topological magnetic materials and quantum magnetism
 
that involves significant utilisation of international research facilities, such as x-ray and neutron sources.
 
 
For further details of the post and how to apply, please see
 
https://durham.taleo.net/careersection/du_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=24001694&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon
 
 
Please send enquires about the post to Professor Del Atkinson (del.atkinson@durham.ac.uk), Head of Condensed Matter Physics.
 
 
The Diamond Light source have an opportunity for a Science Group Leader to head the Crystallography science group, with overarching responsibility for the science and technical strategy of the group. The group includes world-class beamlines optimised to deliver high-resolution powder diffraction (I11), extreme conditions and high energy scattering (I15), total scattering for pair distribution function studies (I15-1) and single crystal diffraction (I19).
 
 
For more information, check out the following link
 
https://vacancies.diamond.ac.uk/vacancy/science-group-leader-crystallography-547821.html -->
 

Revision as of 08:26, 29 April 2026

Jobs in Physical Crystallography

Job Opportunities:

Beamline Scientist - (I07) Surface and Interface High Resolution Diffraction, Diamond Light Source

The Diamond light source is seeking to appoint a beamline scientist with a permanent contract to a motivated scientist with good experimental skills and the ability to conduct high quality original research. A candidate with knowledge of surface x-ray diffraction/scattering techniques and a background in surface/interface science (this could be UHV, electrochemistry, catalysis, material science, soft matter) would be ideal. The selected candidate will have the opportunity of taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the I07 beamline to develop their own research activity and participate to the in-house research programme - mostly focused on the characterization surfaces/interfaces in-situ and in operando conditions using x-ray diffraction/scattering techniques, with the possibility of combining spectroscopic characterization (XAS, HAXPES).

For more information, check out the following link https://vacancies.diamond.ac.uk/vacancy/beamline-scientist-i07-surface-and-interface-high-resolution-diffraction-609196.html


PhD Studentships:

Developing novel tools for the analysis of local order using total scattering data

University of Sheffield

Supervisors: Dr Lewis Owen (University of Sheffield), Prof Katerina Christofidou (University of Sheffield), Dr Gabriel Perez (ISIS Neutron and Muon Source), Dr Alexander Belozerov (STFC Scientific Computing)

Rolling deadline with next assessment: 15th May 2026

Total scattering is an advanced X-ray and Neutron scattering technique that provides atomic scale information about the structure of a material. Many important materials systems are known to have properties that are strongly affected by this local structure (effects on the atomic scale) including materials for atomic energy, battery components and structural applications. For example, short-range order (the preference of atoms to sit next to or avoid each other) can affect the radiation damage tolerance, electrical resistivity or strengthening properties of a material.

This project will look to create novel tools and a coherent workflow that combine the diverse pieces of software used for the analysis of local order using total scattering. The project will involve a mixture of coding, data curation, practical experiments at UK national X-ray and Neutron facilities, and method development. This project would suit someone with a background in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. The student will be part of the MOSAIC group at the University of Sheffield. The project will involve close work with colleagues at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and the STFC Scientific Computing team. The student will also be part of the Royce Institute Materials 4.0 CDT and be part of a national cohort working to realise the potential of the digital and data revolutions in materials science. CDT students undertake a doctorate with an in-depth technical and professional skills training across a structured 4-year programme.

If you have informal enquiries please contact Dr Lewis Owen (lewis.owen@sheffield.ac.uk)

For further information see: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/developing-novel-tools-for-the-analysis-of-local-order-using-total-scattering-data-tscat/?p193479

If you would like to put an advert here please email Struan Simpson