Postdoc: Custom Optical Microscopy & Microfluidics Dev

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge - Department of Chemistry in Cambridge, UK seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to design, assemble and maintain microscopes integrating polarisation-resolved and fluorescence optics with custom microfluidic platforms, including PhaseScan.

Training in microfluidics will be provided; the candidate will contribute to supervising PhD and Master’s students and help maintain the group's instruments.

Qualifications

• Experience building a bespoke optical microscope from components including design, assembly and alignment.
• PhD (or near completion) in Optical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineralogy or related field.
• Background in polarisation optics and practical alignment of polariser/analyser.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble and maintain microscopes integrating polarisation-resolved and fluorescence optics with microfluidic platforms.
• Collaborate with partners to extend high-throughput screening to hybrid inorganic–protein materials.
• Supervise PhD and Master’s students and assist with maintenance of lab instruments.

Skills

Optical design

Optical assembly & alignment

Optical characterisation

Fluorescence optics knowledge

Education

PhD in Optical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PhaseScan

Job description

University of Cambridge - Department of Chemistry in Cambridge, UK seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to design, assemble and maintain microscopes integrating polarisation-resolved and fluorescence optics with custom microfluidic platforms, including PhaseScan.

Training in microfluidics will be provided; the candidate will contribute to supervising PhD and Master’s students and help maintain the group's instruments.