Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Join a dynamic and innovative research team at the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at King’s College London. We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Post-Doctoral Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research in advanced microscopy development.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Research Area: The successful candidate will be embedded within the Advanced Functional Imaging group and will collaborate with biologists, electronic engineers, and computer scientists directly at the life sciences interface. The focus will be on developing novel imaging strategies to enable the complete interrogation of tumor-derived spheroid models.
Location: Guy’s Campus, King’s College London
* BSc in Physics, Engineering or related subject
* Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Engineering or related subject (either completed or submitted)
* Extensive prior experience in both optical design and microscopy development
* Knowledge and experience in the construction and use of bespoke optical microscopy platforms (i.e. multi-photon, fluorescence light-sheet, confocal)
* Experience in adaptive optics development and Fluorescence lifetime imaging (desirable)
* Programming and computational analysis experience (desirable)
* Experience in cell preparation and cell culture (desirable)
* Tenacity to conduct a project
* Flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn new skills
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join Dr. Simon Poland’s advanced microscopy development group at the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at King’s College London. The role involves assisting in the construction of the 3-Photon microscopy system, integrating massively parallelized Fast-FLIM detection functionality and temporal focusing, and liaising with biological collaborators to perform and analyze the imaging experiments on 3D cell culture models. The successful candidate must have extensive prior experience in optical design and microscopy development and be capable of utilizing high-powered femtosecond laser sources, integrating diffractive optical elements for beam-shaping and adaptive optic correction, designing bespoke optics and incorporating state-of-the-art detector technologies into existing microscope platforms.
The appointee will work in an interdisciplinary team at the life sciences interface, coordinating with physics and biological collaborators and providing leadership to junior researchers. Additionally, the successful candidate must have experience in programming (Python, Matlab, C++) and image data analysis.
How to Apply:
In order to apply, please submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge, and experience required can be found in the Job Description document provided on the King’s College London website.
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