Research Assistant / Associate

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 12 months

The James Watt School of Engineering is looking for a Research Assistant / Associate to contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project aiming at the development of quantum circuits and their integration with cryogenic electronics, working with Dr Kaveh Delfanazari.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

To be considered for an appointment at Grade 7, you must be able to perform the duties as listed for a Research Assistant position with a higher degree of independence, leadership, and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For informal enquiries or further information about the project, please contact Dr Kaveh Delfanazari (Kaveh.Delfanazari@glasgow.ac.uk)

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

For more information and to apply online: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-57

Closing date: 12 December 2025 at 23:45

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