PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, Application/Interview Relevant HND, degree or NVQ4 or PhD or equivalent in a Knowledge and equivalent qualifications and experience relevant subject. Experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Characterisation of Engineering or equivalent samples by using the Industrial experience following processes: energy dispersive x-ray Cleanroom experience analysis, scanning electron microscopy, spectroscopy, Lab/project management x-ray diffraction, Experience of thin film deposition and ellipsometry and Raman. with thin film characterisation Planning & Able to plan and prioritise own standard Interview organising and non-standard work activities. Able to work at consistently high standard Able to work to deadlines. Problem solving Able to identify and solve problems by Interview & initiative applying initiative to tackle some situations in new ways by developing improved work methods. Able to develop original techniques/methods. Able to interpret complex geochemical/isotopic datasets. Management & Able to supervise work of students and Interview teamwork post-docs, delegating effectively. Able to work independently in a reliable manner and to work co-operatively as part of a larger team. Communicating Good communication skills at all levels. Communicate new and Interview & influencing complex information Able to write reports and summarise effectively verbally analytical results. engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience. Able to present research results at group meetings and other forums where appropriate. Other skills & Willingness to learn University finance Familiarity with Interview behaviours systems for procurement and billing. preparation of COSHH forms and risk Financial literacy in terms of electronic assessments. procurement and billing systems. Special Specialist knowledge of the safe use of Interview requirements corrosive and toxic acids. Be able to carry out finely detailed tasks (e.g. chromatographic column separation) over extended periods of time. On occasions (<10 days per year) when necessary, work outside of normal working day (with time off in lieu)
PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Relevant HND, degree or NVQ4 or equivalent qualifications and experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent Industrial experience Cleanroom experience Lab/project management Experience of thin film deposition and with thin film characterisation PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject. Characterisation of samples by using the following processes: energy dispersive x-ray analysis, scanning electron microscopy, spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, ellipsometry and Raman. Application/Interview Planning & organising Able to plan and prioritise own standard and non-standard work activities. Able to work at consistently high standard Able to work to deadlines. Interview Problem solving & initiative Able to identify and solve problems by applying initiative to tackle some situations in new ways by developing improved work methods. Able to develop original techniques/methods. Able to interpret complex geochemical/isotopic datasets. Interview Management & teamwork Able to supervise work of students and post-docs, delegating effectively. Able to work independently in a reliable manner and to work co-operatively as part of a larger team. Interview Communicating & influencing Good communication skills at all levels. Able to write reports and summarise analytical results. Communicate new and complex information effectively verbally engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience. Able to present research results at group meetings and other forums where appropriate. Interview Other skills & behaviours Willingness to learn University finance systems for procurement and billing. Financial literacy in terms of electronic procurement and billing systems. Familiarity with preparation of COSHH forms and risk assessments. Interview Special requirements Specialist knowledge of the safe use of corrosive and toxic acids. Be able to carry out finely detailed tasks (e.g. chromatographic column separation) over extended periods of time. On occasions (<10 days per year) when necessary, work outside of normal working day (with time off in lieu) Interview
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