Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow
About The Role
Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow
This University funded full-time post is available from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2028.
The starting salary will be from £34,610 on Grade E at Postdoctoral Research Associate level and from £43,482 on Grade F at Postdoctoral Research Fellow level, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to participate in research led by Prof. Francesca Palombo within the BioSpec team, in Exeter Biomedical Physics group. The successful applicant will work on Brillouin microscopy applications to live cells and tissues in the context of mechanobiology. The post will include use of a commercial microscope which integrates fluorescence imaging with Brillouin spectroscopy, as well as the use of lab-built Brillouin setups for comparison and benchmarking. Prior knowledge of experimental protocols for testing (e.g. standards and tissue phantoms), measurements using optimal settings, and analysis of hyperspectral datasets (machine and deep learning/AI) would be beneficial.
About You
Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow: 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.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; draft research articles; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in the area of biophotonics / mechanobiology and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
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