Research Assistant / Associate in Microwave Quantum Technology

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

Research and develop advanced microwave and millimetre-wave cavities suitable for maser related devices which make use of spin-defect materials (e.g. nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond and silicon-vacancy centres in silicon carbide). You will gain experience in performing electromagnetic simulations and the experimental characterisation of masers using microwave and optical techniques. The project will take place as part of a 5-year collaboration with the University of Manchester and the University of Leeds and will ideally suit an applicant with strong experimental and computational electromagnetic (microwave and/or optical) skills.

What you would be doing:

• To perform electromagnetic modelling of resonators and cavities suitable for a maser operating at microwave and millimetre-wave frequencies
• To mathematically model the performance of a maser based on spin-defect materials
• To design, fabricate and characterise diamond maser devices and experiments
• To explore novel applications of maser related devices
• To take initiative in the planning of research.
• To conduct data analysis and ensure validity of data at all times.

What we are looking for:

• Research Associate: A PhD (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials or Physical Chemistry
• Electromagnetic simulations (e.g. CST, Comsol or Lumerical)
• RF or Microwave electronics and device engineering
• Microwave and/or optical experimentation and spectroscopyProgramming in Python (preferable), Matlab or similar languages

What we can offer you: 

• The opportunity to join an established academia/industry collaboration at an exciting time, as the Centre enters its second phase with new projects getting underway.
• The chance to lead the organisation of our annual public-facing event in Q1 of 2025, which will promote key research findings from the Centre’s first phase.
• The opportunity to work with research teams from a range of departments and disciplines.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
• We provide a wide-ranging benefits package that includes resources, tools and networks to promote a positive working environment.
• Pensions – excellent employer contributions
• Season Ticket loan – interest free.
• Childcare facilities – Early Years Education Centre
• Childcare vouchers – salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff accommodation
• Our flagship sports centre and gym in South Kensington Campus

*Candidates who have not yet officially been awarded their PhD will be appointed initially at Research Assistant (with a salary range of £43,003 to £46,297 per annum)

Further Information

For further details on the role please contact: Dr Stephen Hanham, s.hanham@imperial.ac.uk

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Darakshan Khan (d.khan@imperial.ac.uk).

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Closing date: 04 October 2024

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