Postdoc: Colloid Physics & Optical Trapping Research

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Colloid Physics to join the Krishnan Lab in the Chemistry Department. The role focuses on soft condensed matter at the nanometre scale, measuring interactions in colloidal systems using optical methods.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong experience in microscopy, optical imaging and data analysis, with expertise in optical trapping being essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience and expertise in optical trapping, particularly building or modifying experimental setups for optical imaging, trapping and force measurement, are essential.
• Strong interest in soft matter physics and knowledge of microscopy, optical imaging and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present research findings clearly.

Aufgaben

• Develop and apply experimental techniques to study interactions in colloidal systems.
• Analyse research data and contribute to scientific publications.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary research environment and present findings at meetings.

Kenntnisse

Microscopy

Optical imaging

Data analysis

Optical trapping

Ausbildung

PhD in Biophysics/Physics/Biochemistry/Physical Chemistry/Engineering or related

Tools

Optical trapping systems

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Colloid Physics to join the Krishnan Lab in the Chemistry Department. The role focuses on soft condensed matter at the nanometre scale, measuring interactions in colloidal systems using optical methods.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong experience in microscopy, optical imaging and data analysis, with expertise in optical trapping being essential.