Research Associate - Detecting Axion Dark Matter with Quantum Techonologies

Fixed Term: 2 years, available from 1 April 2024

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position available in the Ion Trapping Team, in the Centre for Cold Matter. The research associate will develop a new experiment to detect dark matter axions with masses above 0.12 meV using a combination of a high-Q microwave cavity and single microwave photon counting with a electron in an ion trap.

You will be expected to plan and carry out research, to write up results for publication and oral presentations, to liaise with collaborators within and outside Imperial College, and to assist in the maintenance of lab facilities and the administration of the research team and to support research students. This project will involve a high degree of teamwork and interdisciplinary research.

The following are essential requirements for the role:

• Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Experimental Physics or a closely related discipline.
• A strong experimental background in Ion Trapping and/or Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics.
• Experience programming experimental control systems, preferably in Python.

The following are desirable requirements for the role:

• Experience in microwave and rf engineering.
• Experience working with cryogenic systems.

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

Job Description - NAT01642.pdf

Closing Date: 6^th March 2024 (Midnight GMT)

Queries relating to the position should be directed to: Dr Jack Devlin j.devlin11@imperial.ac.uk

Queries relating to the application process should be directed to Ms Sanja Maricic, CCM Operations Manager, at: s.maricic@imperial.ac.uk.

For technical issues when applying online, please contact: support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk.

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £40,694 – £43,888 per annum.

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