London Centre for Nanotechnology and the Centre for Materials Discovery Academic Post in Materials Discovery and Crystal Growth Further Particulars Job Title: Senior Research Associate in Crystal Growth of Complex Materials Job Reference: 1297824 Department: London Centre for Nanotechnology www.london-nano.com and the Centre for Materials Discovery Reports to: The post holder will report to the Head of Department of the LCN (currently Professor Gabriel Aeppli) and the Director of the Centre for Materials Discovery (currently being appointed) Grade: Grade 8 Salary Range: £37,012-£44,166 per annum (plus £2,806) London Allowance Start Date: It is planned to hold interviews in December 2012 and for the successful candidates to take up the positions as soon as possible thereafter. Summary of job function The primary task of the person appointed will be to provide intellectual leadership and to conduct a world-class research programme in her/his area of research. The postholder will also perform the normal administrative duties expected of a member of academic staff as required by the LCN Director and Director of the Centre for Materials Discovery. Main duties Research: The person appointed will be responsible for the initiation of new research areas; the participation, coordination or leadership of research consortia involving other academic staff within UCL and elsewhere including especially other London Colleges and the facilities on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus; becoming key partners in new national and international funded collaborations; and managing bids for such funding. The postholder will: Conduct a vigorous, high-level personal research programme, preferably in the following areas of materials discovery and crystal growth of materials with novel electronic properties; Generate external income to support this research programme; Supervise research students; project supervision and demonstrating Contributing where necessary to the assurance and enhancement of teaching quality; Manage research funds and supervise research staff as appropriate; Submit publications regularly to high-profile refereed journals and participate in national and international conferences; Foster links with industry which will benefit both research and teaching at UCL. Contribute to technology transfer activities through the development and protection of Intellectual Property (IP) and the pursuit of its exploitation through joint venture, licensing and spin-out routes as appropriate. Administration: Undertaking of administrative tasks within the two Departments as required, at faculty and/or institutional level within UCL; Attending, and where needed, leading relevant LCN/Materials Discovery committee meetings; Assisting with staff recruitment; Serve on Faculty, College and University committees as appropriate; Mentoring LCN/Materials Discovery staff as appropriate and promoting – both within and outside UCL – the work of the LCN; Complying with UCL and departmental policies on safety, equal opportunities, and other matters. Other Duties: Actively participate in learned society activities within the profession. Attend courses and conferences and engage in other activities associated with professional development. Comply with College and Departmental policies. The post-holder should carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of a UCL academic post, as requested by the Heads of Departments. The post-holder is expected to take responsibility for their work, duties and results. Please note that, within reason, the duties and role of the post-holder may be changed after appropriate consultation in response to changing organizational requirements. The post-holder is required to follow actively all UCL policies including Equal Opportunities policies. Person Specification Qualifications and training The person appointed should have: A PhD or equivalent qualification in a discipline relevant to Physics/Chemistry or Engineering(Essential) Demonstrated a clear track record of international research excellence in Materials Discovery and Crystal Growth of materials with novel electronic properties (Essential) A strong record of attracting funding to support their research programme together with experience of industrial collaborations. (Essential) A record of successful supervision and management of active research staff. (Essential) A demonstrated leadership in their research field, reflected by major publications, (Essential) Invited papers at international conferences, memberships or awards. (Essential) RCUK, RS or ERC Fellowships (Desirable) Other requirements A demonstrated record in the generation, protection and exploitation of Intellectual Property (IP) Experience of working within international collaborative research projects HOW TO APPLY Further details about the post and the application procedure are available at www.london- nano.com. In addition to the application form, you will need to upload the following documents: CV (including the names and contact details of at least two referees who may be contacted prior to interview). Two page (maximum) description of the research plan you propose to pursue at UCL, including how the proposed research would contribute to the Departments research profiles, their resource requirements and how these would be met, and the likely outcomes and timescales. If you experience any problems please contact Denise Ottley ([email protected]) Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Miss Nipa Patel ([email protected]) Please do not send CV’s direct. Regrettably, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful at the shortlisting stage. If you have not received an invitation to interview by the end of December your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in this position. London Centre for Nanotechnology The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) is a UK-based, multidisciplinary research centre bridging the physical and biomedical sciences. It was conceived from the outset with a management structure allowing for a clear focus on exploitation and commercialisation. It brings together two world-leading institutions in nanotechnology, namely University College London and Imperial College London, in a unique operating model that accesses the combined skills of multiple departments, including medicine, chemistry, physics, electrical and electronic engineering, biochemical engineering, materials and earth sciences, and two leading business centres. At UCL the LCN is a post-graduate research department with its own budget line, support staff and principal investigators. It has considerable scientific and technical achievements, as evidenced by publication, web and media presence, financial and human resources metrics. These achievements are more notable given the fact that the institute has been in existence less than three years (having been officially opened in November 2006). There are also large successes in knowledge transfer, including two start-up ventures, and post-graduate education. There are many opportunities for future achievement, particularly in health and planet care, systems and synthetic biology, and computer science. The LCN building in Bloomsbury, opened officially in November 2006, is the only nanotechnology-focussed building at the heart of a major metropolis. The facility comprises a £14 million building (funded 75% by UCL and 25% by Imperial from SRIF allocations) and an investment in excess of £7 million in equipment (funded by grants and via SRIF rounds 1-3) and provides a complete range of interdisciplinary tools for bio- and non-bio nanotechnology. There has also been a considerable investment on the south Kensington site of Imperial College. Most notably, a £2.4 million grant from EPSRC jointly applied for by UCL and Imperial investigators enabled the procurement of a Titan scanning transmission electron microscope – the first of its kind in the UK and one of few in the world - now installed on the Imperial College site in South Kensington. Furthermore, in the autumn of 2008, a LCN branded lab-office suite was opened in the Bessemer complex of Imperial College. Research Activities within the Department Operating funds derive from a range of private and public sector sources, including the UK research councils, the EU, private companies such as STS/Sumitomo, and charities such as the Wolfson and Gatsby trusts. Nonetheless, UK government remains the most important funding source, and the LCN has been able to win large numbers of grants and contracts, with values ranging between several thousand and several million pounds. For example, the LCN won a Science and Innovation award (£5.6M) to develop new nanometrology capabilities – key for the engineering and quality assurance required for nanotechnology to achieve its commercial promise - on behalf of the UK. The LCN is organised to deliver in the following areas: Information Technology: The computing and communications needs of society continue to grow and have become increasingly complex. Current technology approaches are limited and a variety of new methods are being sought by LCN staff to circumvent these limitations, applying nanotechnology-driven paradigms such as quantum computing and spintronics. Healthcare: Society’s need for healthcare continues to grow. Expenditure on healthcare in Europe is typically the largest item on a nation’s balance sheet. LCN is uniquely placed; through the vast bio-medical expertise