Research Fellow (110630-0625)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: Fixed Term contract for 2 years

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Newton (Professor) m.e.newton@warwick.ac.uk

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

Quantum-enhanced sensing is maturing to the point that it can be reliably applied to solve real-world challenges at scale. Diamond-based quantum sensing is at the forefront of quantum-enhanced sensing platforms, with transformative potential in applications ranging from materials science to environmental sensing. The Diamond Research Groups within the Departments of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Warwick seek to appoint a Research Fellow to drive the development of a diamond-based quantum sensing platform as part of the UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub (Q-BIOMED https://www.qbiomed.org/). The role will include the development and fabrication of novel diamond-based quantum sensing platforms, based on integrated nano- and micro-pores, for environmental and biomedical analysis on the micro- and nanoscale, and associated equipment construction and operation. The appointment is for two years with the possibility of extension as part of the 5-year Q-BIOMED project.

You will work in close collaboration with national Hub partners (principally, Cambridge, Heriot-Watt, Cardiff) to develop novel sensors and feed into ground-breaking biomedical sensing experiments, in addition to industry and international partners, and the wider Diamond Research Group at Warwick.

About You  

We are looking for someone with a PhD in Physics, Electrochemistry, Engineering or a related field, or someone who is very close to obtaining this.

You should ideally have a background in building and/or running physics experiments, magnetic resonance, microfluidics / nanopores, electrochemistry, materials science, NV centres and/or quantum technology. You will be a good communicator capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a research team. You will possess good planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section in our web site.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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