Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £34,980 to £44,263 Grade 7 (3544) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 11th April 2024 |
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Closes: | 8th May 2024 |
Job Ref: | 102394 |
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974
Fixed Term contract up to 2 years, with possible extension up to 5 years
Job Description
The Quantum Sensing Group at the University of Birmingham is now seeking candidates to undertake research into cold atom gravity gradient sensing, for use in practical applications. This includes candidates who are eager to undertake research next generation atom interferometers, focussing on miniaturisation and operation on mobile platforms within the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Sensing and Timing. This will include research into cutting-edge techniques such as large momentum transfer, optimal phase control and spatially resolved single-shot detection.
Successful candidates will be based in the Quantum Technology laboratories at Birmingham and will join a group which is home to five atom interferometry experiments including systems based on rubidium and strontium. We are active within the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Sensing and Timing, working closely with industry, and the Atom Interferometry Observatory and Network consortium, investigating future use of atom interferometers for detection of gravitational waves and dark matter. The group is comprised of people with a diverse range of backgrounds and includes people with a range of skills across physics and engineering. We are seeking individuals with a background in experimental physics, who are excited by research and who have a keen interest in technology development.
Person Specification
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Andrew Hinton (a.hinton.1@bham.ac.uk) and Professor Michael Holynski (m.holynski@bham.ac.uk).
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the above ‘Apply’ button.
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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.
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