Postdoc: Ultrafast Dynamics of Light-Activated Antimicrobials

GEFAM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apostolic postdoctoral vacancy in Helen Fielding’s group funded by a BBSRC-STFC Facility Access Bioscience Partnership Grant. Start around 1 October 2026 for 10 months, focusing on photochemical dynamics of light-activated antimicrobials using time-resolved spectroscopy and imaging.

Collaboration with LightOx to study photochemical mechanisms and AMR context. Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a related field, with demonstrated excellence in science and a track record in

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics or relevant discipline is required or near completion.
• Proven ability with transient absorption spectroscopy of photoactive molecules in solution.
• Experience operating ultrafast lasers and processing/ analysing ultrafast spectroscopy data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct photochemical dynamics investigations using time-resolved spectroscopy and imaging.
• Operate and maintain ultrafast laser systems for experiments.
• Analyse and interpret ultrafast spectroscopy data to understand mechanisms and publish findings.

Skills

Transient absorption spectroscopy

Ultrafast lasers operation

Data processing & analysis

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Physics or relevant discipline

Tools

Transient absorption spectroscopy instruments

Ultrafast laser systems

Job description

Apostolic postdoctoral vacancy in Helen Fielding’s group funded by a BBSRC-STFC Facility Access Bioscience Partnership Grant. Start around 1 October 2026 for 10 months, focusing on photochemical dynamics of light-activated antimicrobials using time-resolved spectroscopy and imaging.

Collaboration with LightOx to study photochemical mechanisms and AMR context. Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a related field, with demonstrated excellence in science and a track record in