Research Fellow (111858-0726)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2029

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Geetha Balakrishnan (Professor - Research Focussed) at G.Balakrishnan@warwick.ac.uk.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Condensed Matter Physics group within the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to join a new project on “Atomically thin moiré materials for low-energy electronics”, a Major Research Initiative supported by the Monash-Warwick Alliance. This five-year collaboration integrates materials growth, advanced microscopy and spectroscopy, nanoelectronic device fabrication, and machine-learning-accelerated theory, drawing on complementary strengths across both universities. We are investigating the following research areas:

• Moiré metamaterials - controlling electronic, and topological structures in moiré systems.
• Tuneable quantum phases - exploring superconducting, ferroelectric, and correlated states in engineered heterostructures.
• ML-accelerated modelling - developing multiscale simulations for moiré and 2D systems.
• Low-energy device prototypes – building and testing devices using cleanroom and cryogenic platforms.

The position advertised here focuses on the production of high-quality single crystals of a wide range of 2D and layered materials including transition metal dichalcogenides and other low dimensional materials. These will include magnets, superconductors and topological materials. The crystals will be grown using various techniques such as the Bridgman, flux growth and chemical vapour transport techniques.

In addition to crystal growth, the work will also involve characterisation of the crystals produced through measurements of their structural, magnetic, transport, and other properties. Extensive laboratory based powder and single crystal x-ray diffraction work, as well as the use of advanced microscopy techniques will be required. The work may also involve the fabrication of two-dimensional heterostructures and devices using the single crystals obtained. There may be scope for taking part in experiments at international facilities using neutron and x-ray scattering, muon spectroscopy and Angle Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy (ARPES).

About You  

You should be trained in experimental solid state synthesis, synthesis of 2D and layered materials, and have experience of crystal growth. Experience of low-temperature experimental techniques, advanced microscopy techniques, including atomic force microscopy and electron microscopy, will be beneficial.

You will be an excellent communicator capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a lively research team. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description as a PDF below.

JD - Research Fellow (111858).pdf – 141KB

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

Closing Deadline: Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*

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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