Applications are invited for a Research Fellow in the field of solar power, working within the Organic Semiconductor Centre at the University of St Andrews.  

Post 1:  Research Fellow in polymer photonics for solar biofuels  

The position is part of a collaborative project with the biotechnology company Xanthella, which aims to develop solar light collection technology for photobioreactors.  

The successful candidate will work on photophysics, nanophotonis and the optical design of the light collection component. Working with partners at Xanthella, this component will be integrated into their photobioreactors.  

The position will be for one year.  

This post is advertised in conjunction with 1 other position:
Post 2 – ML1417 Research Fellow: New Organic Photovoltaic Materials

Interviews will be held on 27 January 2014

Please quote ref: ML1416

Closing Date: 16 January 2014

Further Particulars ML1416AR FPs.doc

School of Physics & Astronomy
Organic Semiconductor Centre
Salary: £30,728 per annum
Fixed term: 1 year
Start: As soon as possible