POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN EXPERIMENTAL LASER PLASMA INTERACTIONS

Corehr; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the interdisciplinary team exploring plasma-liquid interactions. The role focuses on understanding how an optical plasma activates water using high-intensity laser pulses to generate discharges within liquids.

The appointment is fixed-term, full-time for 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong research background in laser-plasma or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental apparatus and diagnostic methods to study optical plasma interacting with liquids.
• Construct beam line to deliver short-duration laser pulses to a reactor containing a target solution to generate discharge within the liquid phase.
• Coordinate with a computational modelling postdoctoral researcher and publish findings to achieve project goals.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN EXPERIMENTAL LASER PLASMA INTERACTIONS

Electrical Engineering and Electronics

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08-Oct-2026 23:30

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic research team in the exciting, interdisciplinary field of plasma-liquid interaction. This is a unique opportunity to contribute on new horizon research investigating how an optical plasma activates water.

As part of a team funded by the Leverhulme Trust, your role will be developing experimental apparatus and diagnostic methods to explore the interaction between an optical plasma, generated by a high intensity laser pulse, and a liquid where the breakdown occurs. This will involve constructing a beam line to deliver short-duration laser pulses (spanning fs, ps and ns timescales) to a reactor containing a target solution in order to generate an intense discharge directly within the liquid phase. You will coordinate with another postdoctoral research associate, focused on computational modelling, and publish your research findings to achieve project goals.

You will contribute to knowledge exchange and dissemination efforts through activities such as presentations and outreach initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you should be passionate about the discipline, committed to high-quality research, and capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team.

The post is fixed term, full-time for 21 months and is available from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.