Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

The postholder will develop three-dimensional metamaterials and architected electromagnetic materials, focusing on advanced fabrication, characterisation, and scalable manufacturing strategies.

About You

You will hold a PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. You will have experience in 3D metamaterials or architected materials, with hands-on expertise in nano- and micro-fabrication techniques such as e-beam lithography, FIB, nanoimprint lithography, or micro/nanoscale 3D printing. You will demonstrate strong knowledge of materials characterisation methods, including SEM, AFM, and optical or electromagnetic techniques, and understand the electromagnetic behaviour of structured materials.

You will have a strong publication record in metamaterials, nanofabrication, or functional materials, and the ability to design, optimise, and troubleshoot fabrication workflows from concept to device demonstration. Experience working in cleanroom environments will be expected.

You will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Experience with low-loss dielectric or ferroelectric materials, scalable manufacturing approaches, multi-physics modelling, or mentoring junior researchers 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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