POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE IN DYNAMIC MARINE CELL WALL HYDROGELS - Grade 6/7

Are you enthusiastic about exploring the fascinating interplay between biology and mechanics? We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to develop methods for informing rheological characterisation of living and model algal cell walls in dynamic and physiological environments.

This exciting project aims to reveal the mechanical properties of the cell walls of marine algae, a remarkable living material that constantly adapts to rapid and extreme cyclic changes in salinity and hydrostatic pressure. This unique research opportunity revolves around the fields of cell wall biology, biophysics, rheology and instrumentation. It forms part the LILACS consortium (Looking Inside Living Algal Cell Walls - A Soft Matter Approach) between three UK universities (Liverpool, Imperial and Durham) that is dedicated to exploring, explaining and exploiting the molecular diversity of marine cell walls from a cross-disciplinary perspective.

The position will be hosted in the Department of Materials, Design and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Liverpool, and you will work closely with colleagues across all three institutions, playing a central role in leading, devising and conducting original experiments.  

You should have a PhD degree in soft condensed matter physics or to be close to submission of doctoral thesis (Grade 7) or a Masters degree in physics, engineering or a related field (Grade 6).

This post is full time and fixed term for 2 years.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30.  Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

If you require a visa to work in the UK, the University of Liverpool may be able to support your application for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.  Or there maybe the option to support your application under the Global Talent Visa, Depending on your circumstances you may find you can apply for one independently without University support.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.