Research Fellows in Liquid Crystals Physics (2 posts)

Job title:

Research Fellows in Liquid Crystals Physics (2 posts)

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in experimental liquid crystal physics? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research-intensive Universities?You will have an experimental PhD degree (or have submitted your thesis before taking up the role) and research experience in Physics and/or Engineering along with significant experience in experimental liquid crystal physics, including novel low molar mass and elastomeric systems and their applications, or related areas.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on a range of liquid crystal-based systems and working on the design, fabrication, optimisation, and characterisation of liquid crystalline materials. In addition to contributing to different research topics as part of the team, you will be an excellent communicator, writing papers, contributing to patent applications, and making presentations.We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Interviews to be held on 05 or 06 February 2025.To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Professor Helen Gleeson , Cavendish Professor of PhysicsEmail: H.F.Gleeson@leeds.ac.ukPlease note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page .For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa .What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary .
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Expected salary

Location

Leeds

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:07:21 GMT

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