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Research Assistant/Associate in Bio-Photonics (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Engineering

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £31,396 to £44,263 - please see advert
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 6th September 2024
Closes: 23rd September 2024
Job Ref: NM43176

Location: West Cambridge

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on bio-photonic devices.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The Research Assistant/Associate will join the Integrated Quantum Photonics group, based in the Nanoscience Centre at the University of Cambridge, a research group that works on simulation, nanofabrication and optical characterisation of nano- and quantum photonic devices, integrating quantum light emitters.

They will work on a research project focused on the investigation of the optical properties of photosynthetic light harvesters on a chip, with the aim of unveiling quantum effects and reverse-engineer them for light harvesting and quantum technology applications. This interdisciplinary project combines the spectroscopy of biomolecules and quantum optics experiments with nanofabricated photonic devices, engineered to increase the light-matter interaction and enhance the collection efficiency.

Highly motivated researchers who are willing to work at this challenging project at the boundary of biology and quantum physics are welcome to apply.

Education & qualifications:

Applicants should have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology or related areas.

Specialist knowledge & skills:

  • Quantum photonics, quantum optics, nano-photonics, nanofabrication, Finite-Difference Time-Domain simulations, spectroscopy of biological samples.

Interpersonal & communication skills:

  • Very good interpersonal and communications skills, including writing scientific - manuscripts and delivery of oral presentations.

Relevant experience:

  • Experience in spectroscopy and quantum optics is highly desirable.
  • Experience in simulations and nanofabrication are desirable but not essential.

For more information about the research activities of the group, please visit www.quantum.eng.cam.ac.uk

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Salary Ranges:

Research Assistant: £31,396 - £33,966

Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48198.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a research publication list, and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Luca Sapienza (LS2052@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role or for queries on the application process, please contact Sue Murkett, Electrical Engineering Divisional Administrator email: sm330@cam.ac.uk (Tel + 44 1223 760304).

Please quote reference NM43176 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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