Research Fellow
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Position Overview & Specifications
Applications are sought for a committed Postdoctoral Research Fellow in experimental photonics, for a project to develop a new approach to three dimensional visualization using photonic metasurfaces. The applicant should have research experience in the design/fabrication and experimental characterization of photonic nanostructures, preferably with experience of optical metasurfaces. Knowledge of organic optoelectronics and photophysics would be welcome.
The successful candidate will work with Professors Andrea Di Falco, Ifor Samuel and Graham Turnbull on an EPSRC-funded project entitled Self-Illuminating Holograms for Human-Computer Interaction. The project will use the world-class facilities of the School of Physics and Astronomy and Organic Semiconductor Centre. The primary duties will be to design and fabricate photonic metasurfaces and OLEDs and to characterize their photonic properties.
The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Physics or a related discipline with expertise in nanophotonic fabrication, metasurfaces and/or organic semiconductor device fabrication.
The post is available for up to 18 months starting 1st April or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Interviews will be held on 23 and 24 February 2023
Please quote ref: AR2784MR
Closing Date: 17 February 2023
Further Particulars: AR2784MR FPs.docx
School of Physics and Astronomy
Salary: £35,333 - £37,474 per annum
Fixed Term: 18 months
Start: 1 April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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