Post Doctoral Fellow in 'Synthesis and Spectroscopy of Lanthanide Doped Nanoparticles'
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences | Te Kura Matū,
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Full-time (37.5hpw, 1.0FTE), fixed term position to end no later than Dec 31st 2019 (depending on start date - 28.8 month contract)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term Post Doctoral Fellowship in Physical and Chemical Sciences. The project, funded by the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologes, aims to explore the use of preferentially formed lanthanide ion clusters in core-shell alkaline earth fluoride nanoparticles for optical imaging applications. Additionally the successful applicant will work closely with PhD students on related projects.
You will hold a PhD in either Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science or will have submitted a PhD thesis in one of these fields prior to taking up the appointment. Relevant experience in several of: laser spectroscopy of lanthanide materials, synthesis of lanthanide doped nanoparticles, electron microscopy, crystal-field interactions and inter-ionic energy transfer, computer simulations or data analysis is essential.
You must be able to take up the position in the first half of 2018.
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha the University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of 'Tangata tū, Tangata ora People Prepared to Make a Difference'. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy and the Department is committed to equality in the workplace. Applications from all suitably qualified persons are encouraged. The University of Canterbury offers generous leave provisions. It also has excellent childcare, recreation and staff club facilities on campus.
For information about the range of benefits in joining UC please visit us online at:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinusThe closing date for this position is: Wednesday, 28 February 2018 (NZ time)
Applications for this position should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of recent research achievements and experience. They should also indicate the names and contact details of three referees. Applications should be combined into one document and submitted online.
Should you wish to e-mail any additional attachments or have queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to Nikki Gibbs, Recruitment Coordinator,
[email protected]Further information about this role can be obtained by contacting Prof. Jon-Paul Wells at
[email protected] or on our careers site:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.
