The Antenna and Electromagnetics Group of the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Queen Mary, University of London,is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant for 12 months to work in consultation with DrRonald Cutler (School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS))on a project concerning the application of active spectrometric methods to investigate sensitivity and selectivity of bacterial spores at submillimetrewave and THz energies. The work serves a broader concern of developingmeans for pathogen detection and is supported by the EPSRC through ImpactQM and DSTL.
We are seeking a candidate who will contribute strongly to a highly multi-disciplinary team comprising physicists, electrical (antenna) engineers and biologists. The work would ideally suit an individual with proven ability in THz/IR spectrometry. The appointed candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to work creatively in a highly inter-disciplinary environment. The work will be based primarily in the THz Laboratory of the Antenna & Electromagnetics Group under the supervision of Dr. Rob Donnan.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree (or have submitted their doctoral thesis) in physics, electrical/electronic engineering(or closely related disciplines), and should have experience or knowledge in all of the following:
- Skill in metrology relevant to THz/IR spectrometry
- Laser science
- quasi-optics
Plus experience or knowledge in one of:
- Molecular modelling
- Molecular dynamics
The post is full time for 12 months starting from Monday 18th July 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting basic salary will be within the range £33,794 - £35,674 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration,Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to: Dr. Rob Donnan at robert.donnan@elec.qmul.ac.uk concerning terahertz spectrometry and to Dr. Ron Cutler r.cutler@qmul.ac.uk concerning biological systems to be explored Details about the Schools can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk
Further details and an application form can be found at:www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies To apply for this Research Assistant position, please email the following documents to Mrs Sue White at applications@eecs.qmul.ac.uk: A completed application form quoting reference number 11170/SW; a CV listing all publications; a pdf of a representative publication and a research statement describing your previous research experience, outlining the relevance to this project. Postal applications should be sent to Mrs Sue White, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 14 July 2011. Interviews are expected to be held on 19 July 2011.
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