Research Fellow in Optical Physics

1 month ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom University of Aberdeen Full time

Research Fellow in Optical Physics

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking to appoint a postdoctoral Research Fellow in optical physics to support the newly established laboratory of Prof. David McGloin. The position will last for 24 months.

**School/Section**
- Natural & Computing Sciences

**Division**
- Physics

**Staff Category**
- Research

**Position Type**
- Full Time

**Duration of Post**
- Funding/Activity Limited

**Grade**
- Grade 6

**Salary From**
- £35,333

**Salary to**
- £42,155

**Location**
- Aberdeen

**Closing Date**
- 02/02/2023

**Ref No**
- NCS20R

**Documents**
- Further Particulars.pdf
(PDF, 1272.65kb)

The role will offer some flexibility in choice of research topic, but it is expected that work linked to developing tools for the optical manipulation of aerosols, making use of dual beam optical trapping and complex photonics beam shaping will be a priority, as well as developing optical trapping and spectroscopy (especially Raman) tools for building collaborations with groups in Aberdeen’s Institute of Medical Sciences and in the Schools of Geosciences and Engineering.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, £35,333-£42,155 with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Job Reference Number**:NCS20R**
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