Lecturer in Quantum Optics and Quantum Technologies

Hours: Full time

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: fixed term 

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: April 2024

Expected start date: September 2024

The University of Sussex invests in Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex invites applications for the position of Lecturer B in Physics. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas 

• Quantum optics
• Development of quantum technologies
• Theory of trapped ion quantum computing
• Emerging trends in quantum technologies
• Foundations of quantum physics

The successful candidate will be an independent, enthusiastic, and committed academic with a top teaching and research track record who is a team player and would enjoy working in a young, dynamic and growing department.

The Department offers BSc and MPhys courses in Physics (also with minors), a Foundation Year, and several MSc courses, covering all research directions of the Department.

In the 2021 research excellence framework (REF), 95.3% per cent of our research outputs were classified as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). In this exercise our research environment was rated to be 7^th in the UK. 

Research in Physics and Astronomy at Sussex is grouped into Atomic and Molecular Physics, Astronomy, Experimental Particle Physics, Material Physics and Theoretical Particle Physics.

The postholder will be member of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies, one of 12 Centres of Excellence at the University of Sussex, which spans across multiple departments at Sussex.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to make informal contact with the Professor Stephan Huber s.huber@sussex.ac.uk (Head of Department) for enquiries.

Please note that three recommendation letters will need to be submitted alongside the application form and additional documents.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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