Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 9 months in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work within the group of Prof. Silvia Vignolini at the Department of Chemistry in the Bio-inspired photonic group. The position will be focused on developing new optical tools to study how different living organisms build symbiotic interactions for light management and to investigate light-matter interaction in bio-inspired bionic and living materials, within the remit of Prof Vignolini ERC Consolidator grant BiTe.
The PRDA will be expected to study optical properties of a large variety of photonic structures ranging from micro to macro algae, to artificial photonic material and structural coloured bacteria.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Environmental Science/Biology/Microbiology with a strong background in nano-photonics, light matter interaction. They will be expected to be able to program, interface equipment, and master experimental techniques like microscopy, spectroscopy and molecular biology techniques.
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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
For queries relating to your application or the application process, please contact Jasmine Mitchell via email on [email protected]
Please quote reference MA40234 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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