Physicist / Materials Scientist: Multiferroics

My clients in Cambridgeshire are looking for a Physicist / Materials Scientist: Multiferroics.
JOB PURPOSE:
Develop next generation Multiferroic materials and technologies for eco-friendly electronic devices. Undertaking research to develop, characterise and research the quantum physical properties of novel solid-state multiferroic materials. Such materials demonstratemultiple properties such as ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism and ferroelasticity.
KEY RESULT AREAS:

- Utilising the quantum properties of multiferroic materials to demonstrate novel device results and developments.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:

- Development of energy harvesting devices based on multiferroic materials, including but not limited to thermoelectric and bulk photovoltaic devices.
- Collaboration with other researchers and institutes to develop memory devices based on the developed multiferroic material.
- Experimental evaluation of quantum physical properties of multiferroic materials and their impact on device performance.
- Analysis of results to identify key parameters which impact device performance and use the data to make recommendations for improvements to both devices and materials.
- Optimisation of device fabrication processes to improve performance and demonstrate the potential of using such multiferroic materials in novel energy harvesting devices.
- Support the development of theoretical understanding of new multiferroic materials and devices.
- Develop, document and deliver project plans focussed on R&D research aims in combination with the project leads and research teams.
- Timely, accurate reporting of results, conclusions, and recommendations for next steps.
- Presentation of data in one-to-one discussions, team meetings and at wider discussion forums.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Essential
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in a related field such as Solid State or Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Physics or Materials Science or a related discipline.
Desirable
- Experimental preparation of solid-state materials samples using sputtering or other in-organic deposition/growth techniques.
- Measurement and analysis of materials properties, including low temperature phenomena (sub-4K).
- Theoretical physics of solid-state materials and/or quantum phenomena.