Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design experiments to make and test nanoscale materials, such as nanoparticles, thin films and nano-coatings.
Use characterisation instruments such as electron microscopes and X-ray diffraction to study the size, shape and structure of materials.
Record, analyse and interpret experimental data using specialised software.
Follow strict lab safety rules when handling fine powders, chemicals and high-precision equipment.
Work with chemists, physicists, biologists or engineers to test ideas for medicine, electronics or materials.
Scale up promising lab methods so that they can be tried in pilot production or industrial settings.
Write research reports and papers, and present findings to colleagues, funders or industry partners.
