Research Associate in the Electron EDM Experiment

Starting on 1^st June 2024 

Campus: South Kensington Campus, London

Summary

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position available within the Centre for Cold Matter, a part of the Matter Community, to help produce independent and original research to measure the electron’s electric dipole moment using ultracold molecules. 

Duties and responsibilities

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

Essential requirements

You must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Experimental Physics or a closely related discipline.

You must also be able to demonstrate all the following essential criteria:

• A strong background in Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
• Technical knowledge of CW laser systems and the control of laser light
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In addition to above, knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Experience working with cold atoms or molecules
• Experience in the simulation of experiments
• A strong background in data analysis methods
• A strong background in the construction of new apparatus
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software

Further information

More information about the Department of Physics, the Matter Community and the staff benefits that we offer, can be found on our webpages.

*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.

The position is available for a period of 2 years from 1^st June 2024.

The position may be extended if adequate funding is available.

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button

Job Description

Closing Date: 22^nd April 2024 (Midnight GMT)

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

For more information about the research project email Dr Jongseok Lim, Advanced Research Fellow, email: j.lim@imperial.ac.uk.

For technical issues when applying online, please contact: Support Jobs at sjobs@imperial.ac.uk

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