Associate Professor in Quantum Technologies
3 weeks ago
Salary: As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 9, salary £64,914.
Role Summary
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham (UoB) seeks to appoint an Associate or Assistant Professor in Quantum Technologies.
The successful candidate will join a thriving quantum technology research base at the University. Since 2014, the University has led the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Sensors and Timing. Bringing together academic partners from seven universities, the British Geological Survey and the National Physical Laboratory, this interdisciplinary Hub is active in translating quantum technology research into applications, including over 200 collaborative projects with industry. This includes research in areas such as atom interferometry for civil engineering and navigation, magnetometry for healthcare, and precision timing based on optical clocks for advanced radar systems. The University is also active in several projects across the Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics programme. Recently, UoB announced the formation of the Birmingham Institute in Quantum Technologies to create an enabling framework for cross-institutional activity to support research and the realisation of impact across areas including quantum science, applied physics, engineering, and beyond. This new Institute will bring together a vibrant research community to enable collaborations across disciplines and across career stages. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and contribute towards the School's administrative activities. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, develop and maintain mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with staff and students, and ensure their role impacts positively on others.
Person Specification
- Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (PhD).
- Demonstrated excellence in at least Research, with competence in Learning and Teaching and Management and Administration.
Learning and teaching requirements
- An excellent teaching profile and performance in terms of both impact and quality. The teaching quality demonstrated to be informed by an appropriate level of scholarship.
Research requirements
- An excellent national reputation and a developing international profile through significant original research work and a clear record of impact. Evidence of success under the following headings, as appropriate to the discipline.
Management and administration-related requirements
- Demonstrated significant achievement in management and administration-related activities, which may include leadership of activities/initiatives
You should make sure to attach the following to your application:
- A full academic CV, including full publication list;
- A statement of future research plans and objectives (max 3 pages);
- A statement on your teaching approach and experience (max 2 pages);
- Contact details for three referees.
Informal enquires can be made to Professor Michael Holynski, email: and Professor Yeshpal Singh, email:
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the above 'Apply' button.
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£64,914. Grade 9
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