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Nov 26, 2025

Research Assistant / Associate – Processing highly textured ceramics by templated grain growth - Imperial College London - Department of Materials

The post is funded by the DSTL to investigate the processing of highly textured ceramics for armour applications

Main Duties:

Process ceramics with aligned microstructures.
Characterise the microstructure and residual stresses in the samples.
Ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings, and manage the generated data.
Assist with the writing of reports to research sponsors.
Present findings to colleagues.
Provide advice to other staff and students.
Assist with the publication of findings.
Attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary.


What we are looking for

Research Associate: Hold a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry or a relevant / closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

Research Assistant: A first / masters degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including ceramic powder processing, sintering, SEM, XRD
Practical experience with EBSD and TEM
Experience in mechanical testing at micro to macro levels

Additional information please contact: Professor Finn Giuliani, f.giuliani@imperial.ac.uk

Guidance may be sought from Darakshan Khan (d.khan@imperial.ac.uk).              

Detailed information here: Job Offer

Location: London
Salary: £43,863 to £57,472 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 14th November 2025
Closes: 12th December 2025
Job Ref: ENG03744

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