Technical Manager; Atomic Layer Deposition

Technical Manager (Atomic Layer Deposition)

£45,000 - £52,500 + Generous Pension + Excellent Holiday Allowance + Flexible Working Environment + Professional Development + Conference Attendance + Long-Term Job Security

Are you a Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Fellow or Nanofabrication Scientist with experience of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) looking for a long‑term career opportunity outside the traditional academic pathway? Do you want to remain hands‑on with cutting‑edge thin film and nanofabrication technologies while gaining greater job security, flexibility and work‑life balance than a typical postdoctoral position can offer?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading research institutions and take ownership of a specialist nanofabrication and cleanroom facility supporting world‑class research across physics, engineering and advanced materials science.

The facility houses highly advanced thin film deposition and characterisation equipment, including ALD and PVD systems, supporting researchers working on cutting‑edge scientific projects. You will work alongside academics, researchers and PhD students, helping develop fabrication processes, supporting experiments and enabling high‑impact research.

Unlike many traditional academic career paths, this position offers the opportunity to continue working with advanced deposition technologies and cutting‑edge research equipment without grant‑related uncertainty. The role provides long‑term stability while allowing you to remain technically involved in research and process development.

• Manage day‑to‑day operation of the specialist cleanroom and nanofabrication facility.
• Support researchers, academics and PhD students using advanced fabrication equipment.
• Develop and optimise thin film deposition and nanofabrication processes.
• Operate and maintain ALD and other thin film deposition systems.
• Deliver user training and technical support.
• Manage facility scheduling, consumables and service contracts.
• Maintain health & safety documentation, SOPs and risk assessments.
• Contribute to research projects and scientific outputs.

• Experience working with ALD systems.
• Background in thin film deposition, nanofabrication or advanced materials.
• Experience working within a cleanroom environment.
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Fellow, Nanofabrication Scientist, Cleanroom Scientist or similar background.
• Knowledge of thin film processing, deposition and characterisation techniques.
• Strong understanding of laboratory health & safety and scientific equipment.
• Looking for a long‑term technical career within a world‑class research environment.

Generous pension scheme, excellent holiday allowance, flexible working environment, professional development opportunities and conference attendance. Long‑term job security.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.