Research Fellow in Quantum Technology - Physics and Astronomy - 99084

Position Details

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK 

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,406 to £40,927, with potential progression once in post to £43,434

Grade 7

Full time

Fixed term contract for up to 18 months

Closing date – 17th July, 2022

Background

We have developed a compact lattice optical clock based on strontium. Its inaccuracy is 2 x 10^-17, which places it among the most accurate atomic clocks in Europe (https://journals.aps.org/pra/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevA.98.053443).
This fixed-term role has been created in order to contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within a specific research project - International Clock and Oscillator Networking (ICON). This project is led by the University of Birmingham. The post holder will be required to travel to Germany. 

Summary of Role

•    The work will mainly be performed at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig (in close collaboration with the group of Dr. Christian Lisdat) and at the Wettzell Geodetic Observatory (Bavaria).
•    Have working knowlege of complex cold atom/optical equipment
•    Analyse and interpret research findings and results
•    Disseminate research findings through publications, seminars, public engagement activities etc

Main Duties/Responsibilities

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities are outlined below.

•    Conduct original research within the research project
•    Contribute to writing bids for research funding
•    Analyse and interpret data
•    Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
•    Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
•    Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
•    Deal with the problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
•    Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

•    Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification(s) in Quantum Physics or related areas
•    Track record of strong original research contributions in Quantum Physics or related areas, including publications in leading subject-specific journals within that field
•    High level analytical capability
•    Ability to communicate complex information clearly
•    Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
•    Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources affectively
•    Co-ordinate own work with other to avoid conflict of duplication of effort
•    Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

For further information please contact:  Dr Yeshpal Singh, University of Birmingham ([email protected]) / Prof. Stephan. Schiller, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf ([email protected])

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working