Research Associate: High Speed Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (519898)

Faculty of Science

Term: Fixed Term (until 30/6/2024)

Applications are sought for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in spatio-temporal imaging using high-speed opto-electronic devices. The position is based at the Institute of Photonics (IoP, Dept. of Physics) at the University of Strathclyde.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Michael Strain, on the EPSRC funded Quantum Technology Hub in Quantum Enhanced Imaging. This project will develop ultra-high-speed fluorescence lifetime imaging systems based on state-of-the-art micro-LED projector and FLIM cameras.  The work will be carried out in partnership with HORIBA Jobim Yvon. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art optical laboratories, materials and devices at Strathclyde. In addition to design, modelling and fabrication of optical imaging systems, the successful candidate will be responsible for opto-electronic integration of the camera and micro-projector devices and systems measurements of light-matter interactions at the micro-scale. A background in high-speed micro-LED arrays, microscopy imaging and optical excitation at the micro-scale is desirable.

Our research team, with expertise in spatio-temporal imaging, micro and nano-fabrication, and opto-electronic integration, are a collegiate and welcoming group and we are looking for a candidate who will enjoy working in the collaborative and dynamic environment at the IoP.

As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals, play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals. You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions.

Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.

Further information on the Institute of Photonics can be found at: www.photonics.ac.uk

*Whilst a Research Associate is ideally sought for this position, applications from candidates who are close to completing a PhD are also welcome. In such circumstances, appointment will be made at grade 6 level (Research Assistant) and duties and grade will be revise accordingly.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Michael Strain, Fraunhofer UK/Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Chipscale Photonics (michael.strain@strath.ac.uk).

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 19th/21st April 2023.

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