Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

The postholder will develop phase-change material platforms for nanophotonic and neuromorphic computing applications, integrating material physics with device architectures.

About You

You will hold a PhD in Materials Science, Photonics, Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. You will have experience working with phase-change materials such as GST and other chalcogenides, alongside a strong background in nanophotonics or integrated photonics. You will demonstrate a solid understanding of device physics, including switching dynamics, endurance, and energy efficiency, with hands-on experience in nano-device fabrication and characterisation. Knowledge of neuromorphic or non-von Neumann device concepts will be expected.

You will have a strong publication record in high-quality journals and the ability to bridge materials science, device physics, and system-level applications. Experience designing and operating optical and electrical measurement setups will be essential.

You will possess strong analytical and modelling skills and thrive in interdisciplinary environments spanning materials, photonics, and AI. Experience integrating phase-change materials with silicon photonics, working on memristive devices, ML-based optimisation, wafer-scale fabrication, or industrial collaboration will be advantageous.

About the School of EECS

As a multidisciplinary School, we are known for our pioneering research and pride ourselves on our international reputation. We are equal first in the UK for the impact of our Computer Science research, and second for our Electronic Engineering research output (REF 2021).

We offer high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds that leads them to achieve great career outcomes. Our Computing courses were recognised by a recent report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies as top in the country for social mobility.

We welcome staff from diverse backgrounds and are keen to reduce the gender gap, whilst providing a positive and flexible working environment for everyone.

About Queen Mary

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence and we embrace diversity of thought in everything we do. We believe that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we have a range of work-life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We have policies to support our staff throughout their careers, including arrangements for those who wish to work flexibly or on a job share basis, and we provide support for those returning from long-term absence. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave.

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