Research Fellow in Polar Liquid Crystal Physics
- University of Leeds
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
- Job Number: 7115087 (Ref #: EPSPA1070)
- Posting Date: Oct 31, 2022
Job Description
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for you next challenge? Do you want to further your career in one of the leading research-intensive Universities in the UK?
You will join a programme of research into polar and ferroelectric liquid crystals with Dr. Richard Mandle in the Soft Matter Physics group.
Holding a PhD (or have submitted your thesis before taking up the role) in Physics or Chemistry or a closely allied discipline; you will have multidisciplinary experience in liquid crystal science, characterisation, modelling and related areas.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, focusing on a range of polar liquid crystalline systems. You will work on the design, characterisation and optimisation of polar nematic systems. In addition to contribution to different topics as part of the research team, you will be an excellent written and oral communicator, contributing to scientific publications and patents, as well as through dissemination at conferences and industry focused meetings.
What we offer in return
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr. Richard Mandle, University Academic Fellow and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow
Email: [email protected]
| Location: | Leeds - Main Campus |
| Faculty/Service: | Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences |
| School/Institute: | School of Physics & Astronomy |
| Category: | Research |
| Grade: | Grade 7 |
| Salary: | £35,333 to £42,155 p.a. |
| Working Time: | 37.5 hours per week |
| Post Type: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed Term (3 years - grant funding) |
| Release Date: | Friday 28 October 2022 |
| Closing Date: | Sunday 11 December 2022 |
| Reference: | EPSPA1070 |
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