Postdoctoral: Quantum Light and Matter, Durham University 1093 views

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light and Matter Department of Physics, Durham University.

Job Number: 21000008)

Grade 7: £33,797 – £40,322 per annum

Contract Duration: 18 months

The Department is committed to research-led and small group teaching. The Complete University Guide ranks Durham’s Physics Department in fourth place nationally based on entry standards, student satisfaction, research and graduate prospects.

Description

Applications are invited for a Postdoc Research Associate in atomic, molecular and optical physics with a particular emphasis on the experimental investigation of two-species quantum degenerate gases and ultracold polar molecules. The research project is part of a five-year Programme Grant lead by Prof. Simon Cornish, awarded by the UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and focused on the development of Quantum Science with Ultracold Molecules (QSUM).

Responsibilities:

• To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
• To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
• To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.

Fellowship Details: This post is fixed term for 18 months in the first instance and is linked to an EPSRC Program Grant exploring “Quantum Science with Ultracold Molecules” which will end on 30 November 2022.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1 May 2021.

Application Procedure

For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Simon Cornish (email s.l.cornish@durham.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in the University.

Required Documents

All applicants are asked to submit:

A CV and covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set.