Research Associate in Terahertz Quantum Communication

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is fixed-term for 12 months, in the first instance.

The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Research Associate within the School of James Watt School of Engineering.

The successful candidate will make a leading contribution to a project aiming at the development of Terahertz (THz) Quantum Communication Hardware with Coherent Superconducting Devices and Circuits under the supervision of Dr Kaveh Delfanazari. You will be involved in experimental activities from design, to fabrication, test, validation, and operation of the hardware in THz quantum communication systems. You will have access to our world-class facilities at the Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering Division, Centre for Quantum Technology as well as the state-of-the-art nanofabrication facilities at the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) of the University of Glasgow. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the daily supervision of PhD students within the group, formulate and submit research publications and research proposals, and help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

For more information on the University of Glasgow’s, Schools James Watt School of Engineering, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/   

Informal inquiries are welcome and shall be directed to Principal Investigator, Dr Kaveh Delfanazari (kaveh.delfanazari@glasgow.ac.uk).

Closing date: 30 April 2024

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/. 

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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