PGTA - Institute of Materials Discovery

Job description

The Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) will work along with the module lead to deliver lab demonstrations, also running samples for students (usually up to 10 hours per week, but could be increased dependent on demand) in line with the equipment facilities of IMD. The primary analytical techniques include Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Raman spectroscopy, Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy (UV/Vis), Optical Microscopy (OM), X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Contact Angle Analyser, Profilometry, Freeze Drying, Tensile Testing, Rheometry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and others needed to characterize materials of diverse nature. 

Please find further information in the attached Job Description. 

Key responsibilities

• Laboratory demonstration

Requirements for role

Educated to Master’s degree level (or having equivalent experience experience) in a Materials Science and Engineering related field, working towards a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD) with an interest in materials processing and characterization. Good communication skills, ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities, working both independently and as part of a team and familiar with equipment in IMD labs such as UV-Vis, FT-IR, TGA, SEM, XRD, EDS, contact angle, optical microscope, tensile test, rheometery and others that may become available.

How to apply

Submit a CV and supporting statement (maximum of 1 page) to imd@ucl.ac.uk