Research Fellow in Novel Superconducting Quantum Device Physics

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Department of Physics
Location:  Egham
Salary:  £41,481 to £46,397 per annum - including London Allowance
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 15 January 2024
Reference:  1223-534

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (10 months, with the possibility of extension)

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in Novel Superconducting Quantum Device Physics in the Department of Physics.

The post holder will work on the design and implementation of novel superconducting quantum devices, including novel designs of qubits and hybrid designs based on proximity effect with magnetic and normal metal systems. 

The post is funded via the Oxford University led Quantum Hub in Quantum Computing and Simulation and the post holder will work in an interdisciplinary consortium both internally at Royal Holloway and externally within the QCS hub consortium. 

The holder of this post will be expected to help produce independent and original research. Facilities available will include access to the SuperFab nanofabrication centre at Royal Holloway, which is dedicated to the design, fabrication and exploration of superconducting quantum devices.

The post holder will be expected to aid in the production and submission of publications to refereed journals, and to work together with and supervise postgraduate and MSci students. In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including generous annual leave and training and development opportunities.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Experimental Solid State Physics or a closely related area, as well as prior experience in relevant fields such as superconducting quantum devices or spintronics. Experience in quantum device modelling, nanofabrication and device measurement will be advantageous.

This is a full time post, available from 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter for a fixed term period of 10 months at Royal Holloway, University of London, with the possibility of extension. 

This post is based in Egham, Surrey where Royal Holloway, University of London is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.  

For further information about the post please contact Prof. Phil Meeson at [email protected]

Further details of the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the required qualifications, can be found in the job description and person specification listed with the post.  

The RHUL Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: [email protected] .

Please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted to [email protected] by the closing date.  

Please quote the reference: 1223-534

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 January 2024

Interview Date: w/c 23 January 2023

We particularly welcome female applicants as they are under-represented at this level in the Department of Physics within Royal Holloway, University of London.

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity, and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Read here about structures and initiatives around equality and diversity, including information on staff diversity networks.