Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge - Department of Physics
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | £33,662 to £46,970 Research Associate: £38,448 - £46,970 (Grade 7) and Research Assistant: £33,662 - £35,302 (Grade 5) |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 2nd November 2026 |
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| Closes: | 15th November 2026 |
| Job Ref: | KA51549 |
Department/Location: Department of Physics, West Cambridge
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
We are looking for a Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics. Applicants should have significant experimental expertise in working with 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, particularly with electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices based on them.
The role holder will, together with a team of PhD students, design and carry out experimental investigations in the spintronic, orbitronics, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials and heterostructures, particularly including topological materials (e.g. Chern insulators and Weyl semimetals), magnets and ferroelectrics. They will perform device fabrication and characterisation using the facilities of the Guimarães group, CORDE, and the Cambridge Graphene Centre.
Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in physics or a related field. Appointment at Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed at Research Assistant level and progress to Research Associate once the PhD is awarded.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Marcos Guimaraes, University Associate Professor - mg2280@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@phy.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference KA51549 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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