There are many ways in which samples can be positioned within light beams at synchrotrons. At Diamond’s I24 beamline, sample delivery techniques range from single crystals on pins, fixed targets loaded with thousands of microcrystals, or crystals mixed into a highly viscous liquid which is then extruded through the X-ray beam. These are cutting-edge techniques and are under constant development. The unique and ever-evolving nature of beamline design presents a problem when transferring sample positioning equipment between facilities. Valuable time is spent modifying experiments to suit other facilities.
The aim of this project is to design interfaces between I24 sample positioning hardware and other facilities, such as SACLA (Japan) and PAL (South Korea). The successful candidate will improve existing designs where they exist and generate new designs where they do not. Tasks involved will include: familiarisation with Diamond, I24 and other facilities, training in CAD and technical drawings where needed, concept and detailed design work, technical drawings, procurement, inspection and testing. Some basic FEA analysis may also be called for. Close collaboration with our scientists will be key to ensuring their requirements are met.
The project provides an opportunity to utilise your mechanical design skills and knowledge to directly contribute to the enabling of science at world-leading research institutions.
Applications are now closed for this project.
Please apply via our online application portal. The vacancy that you are applying for is the "Summer Placements 2023" listing, you will then have the opportunity to select up to three projects to apply for. This project's reference is 23008SP.
Interviews will be scheduled for 6, 7, 8, and 9 February 2023.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Please note that this role does not meet the required skill level for a Skilled Worker visa and therefore we would be unable to sponsor individuals due to the current UK Home Office immigration rules. To be appointed to the role, candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship from us.
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