Research Fellow

You will develop time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy capabilities in Southampton. The project will utilise UV and IR probes of chemical dynamics in our lab in Southampton and XUV probes through collaboration with the Artemis Facility in the UK and the ELI-Beamlines facility in the Czech Republic.

You will be responsible for leading advanced photoelectron spectroscopy experiments as part of a collaborative team. You will coordinate the analysis of the data and work with theoretical collaborators (Adam Kirrander, Oxford; Zdenek Masin, Prague) on the interpretation.

To be successful you will have a PhD (or be within six months of completion) or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics, and a demonstrable understanding and knowledge of ultrafast laser technology and spectroscopy.

The position is available for 14 months full time with an earliest start date of 11th January 2027. For informal enquiries please contact Prof Russell Minns (r.s.minns@soton.ac.uk).

Benefits include a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional closure days; subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts including restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment; generous maternity policy; and onsite childcare facilities.

The University and the School of Chemistry hold an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. Due consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time, and to applicants who have taken a career break.

The University operates a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home.