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August 31, 2025

**Job Description**
This collaborative Postdoctoral Researcher position with Merck Electronics KGa and the University of Leeds focuses on the design, synthesis, optimisation, and characterisation of liquid crystals for advanced optical devices. The role involves carrying out a series of research projects within a team of university and industry scientists.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong background in liquid crystal related materials synthesis and/or physics and characterisation
• Direct experience of experimental techniques relevant to the study of liquid crystals or other related soft matter systems
• Excellent communicator

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Liquid Crystal Materials
• Chemistry
• Closely related discipline
Other:
• Experimental PhD degree (or thesis submitted before taking up the role)

**Experience**
Other:
• Research experience in Liquid Crystal Materials or Chemistry or a closely related discipline

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Experience
Other: • Research experience in Liquid Crystal Materials or Chemistry or a closely related discipline
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Benefits: • 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/University closure days (total 42 days per year) • Generous pension scheme with 14.5% University contribution • Life assurance • Discounted staff membership at The Edge (campus gym) with pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls • Access to courses by Organisational Development & Professional Learning team • Access to on-site childcare • Shopping discounts • Travel schemes
Details
See Details Remote Work: Hybrid Location Requirement: Travel required to company premises in UK and Germany
Supervisor(s)
Dr Mamatha Nagaraj Prof Helen Gleeson Prof Gordon Love Dr Richard Mandle
Supervisor Email
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University of Leeds
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Industry
Education
Phone
+44 (0)113 243 1751 +44 (0)113 243 **** Show
Location
Leeds

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