Postdoctoral Research Associate, Laser-Plasma in Liquids

Economics Network; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in plasma-liquid interaction, exploring how an optical plasma activates water. The role involves building experimental apparatus and diagnostics to study laser-driven discharge inside a liquid reactor.

You will work alongside a computational modelling fellow, publish findings, and contribute to dissemination efforts through talks and outreach. Fixed-term, 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or soon after.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or nearing completion with strong experimental skills.
• Experience with laser-based plasma diagnostics or similar high-precision instruments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental apparatus to study plasma-liquid interactions.
• Deliver laser pulses to a liquid reactor and generate discharges within liquid phase.
• Coordinate with a computational modelling colleague and share results.
• Disseminate findings through presentations and outreach activities.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

High-intensity laser system

Beamline diagnostics

Job description

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in plasma-liquid interaction, exploring how an optical plasma activates water. The role involves building experimental apparatus and diagnostics to study laser-driven discharge inside a liquid reactor.

You will work alongside a computational modelling fellow, publish findings, and contribute to dissemination efforts through talks and outreach. Fixed-term, 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or soon after.