Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Vectorial Optical Technique

University of Oxford
Oxford
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one full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Vectorial Optics and Photonics Group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is fixed term from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027.
About youThe Postdoctoral Research Assistant will work on the design and development of a vectorial adaptive optics-enhanced, liquid crystal-based Mueller matrix pathological microscope. Among other activities, this will involve investigating liquid crystal-based systems, intensity adaptive optics techniques, whole-slide imaging/scanning systems, proposing and designing vectorial measurement and polarisation control programs, procuring components, and documenting and reporting findings.What we offerAt the university of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include: Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport. Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector and the University subscribes to 'My Family Care'. Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential. University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes. Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.

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