Organic semiconductors are promising materials for next generation optoelectronics, combining tuneable optical properties with simple fabrication.  Exciton diffusion is an important process in the operation of organic optoelectronic devices such as solar cells, OLEDs and lasers that you will explore as part of an ambitious project supported by the European Research Council.

This position requires either materials and processing knowledge that can be applied to enhancing exciton diffusion or experience of alternative ways of measuring exciton diffusion (e.g. by steady state spectroscopy or device operation).  It requires prior experience of working with organic semiconductors and it is desirable for candidates to have experience of making photophysical and structural measurements of the resulting samples.

You will hold, or be near to completing, a PhD in a relevant physical science.

The appointment will be for an initial period until 31 May 2018, with possibility of extension subject to funding.  A related position (AR1640RSB) explores time-resolved measurements of exciton diffusion.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, who are under-represented in Science posts at the University.  You can find out more about Equality & Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/. 

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/. 

Interview Date: 3 May 2017

Please quote ref:  AR1871SB

Closing Date:  17 April 2017

Further Particulars: AR1871SB FPs.pdf    

School of Physics & Astronomy
Salary: £32,004 - £34,956 per annum
Start: As soon as possible
Fixed term for 12 months