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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Condensed Matter Physics

Durham University - Physical and Environmental Sciences

Location: Durham
Salary: £37,999 to £45,163
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 18th October 2024
Closes: 8th November 2024
Job Ref: 24001811

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in experimental Condensed Matter Physics to work with Professors Tom Lancaster and Peter Hatton in the Department of Physics at Durham University.

The position is to commence in January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is a fixed-term post for 36 months.

The project involves the use of x-ray, neutron and muon facility-based techniques, along with in-house measurements, to investigate the magnetic properties of topological objects and states in novel magnetic materials. This is part of a new EPSRC-funded project “Controlling the formation and properties of topological magnetic phenomena”.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should please be directed to tom.lancaster@durham.ac.uk.

This post is fixed term for 36 months.

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will ideally be in post by 1st January 2025.

The Requirements

Essential:

Qualifications

1. A good first degree in Physics or a related subject.
2. A PhD (or be close to submission) in Physics or a related subject.

Experience

3. Experience in conducting high quality academic research.
4. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals.
5. Demonstrable ability to present research papers at international conferences and communicate complex information to specialists and within the wider academic community.
6. Demonstrable ability to collaborate with industrial partners.
7. Experience in relevant state-of-the-art facility-based condensed matter experimental techniques.
8. Expertise in the characterization and study of magnetic materials.

Skills

9. Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings.
10. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines.
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable:

Experience

12. Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career.
13. A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career.
14. Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with other academics.
15. Experience of overseeing students with respect to the development of their practical/research skills e.g. acting as a demonstrator; supervising student projects/practicals.

Skills

16. Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.

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