Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Exeter - Environment, Science and Economy Faculty

Salary

The starting salary will be £33,482 on Grade E25, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package Details

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

The post

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis from 01/08/2025 to 31/07/2028 in the Faculty.

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof. Francesca Palombo. This University-funded post is available from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The successful applicant will design and construct a microscope that combines Brillouin and Raman spectroscopy and apply it to biological samples.

The post will include delivering research outputs in the form of weekly reports, contributions to conferences, and scientific articles.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (Physics, Optics, Photonics, Optical Engineering or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in laser spectroscopy and imaging, ideally in vibrational or acoustic microscopy. Knowledge of mechanical testing and complementary molecular spectroscopy methods is desirable.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly; An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development; Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career; A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy; A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Exeter.

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.