Research Fellow

Overview

This role involves working as a Research Fellow to assist with the planning and delivery of research activities connected to the EPSRC Grant for Laser-Induced Chiral Photolysis. The successful candidate joins a research team at Queen's University Belfast and will utilize simulations and experiments to produce synthetic chiral light, aiming to optimize its capability to selectively fragment and ionize chiral molecules possessing a specific handedness. Work responsibilities include designing, developing, and executing experiments located in Belfast along with collaborating researchers based in Bordeaux, France.

Requirements

Applicants are required to hold or be very close to obtaining a relevant PhD, alongside holding a degree in Theoretical Physics, Physics, or a closely related discipline. Candidates must possess significant experience conducting related experiments or working with multiphoton interactions involving molecules. Additional essential qualifications include extensive experience with setting up laser optics for experimental work, as well as substantial experience analyzing data utilizing Lab view, Python, or Matlab.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-16.