Research Associate in condensed matter physics and quantum materials’

Research Associate in Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Materials As a post‑doctoral Research Associate in this project, you will study 2D materials and develop new defects for quantum sensing. This position is linked to a new research collaboration between the University of Bath and INRS in Canada. You will use advanced optical and photoemission spectroscopic techniques to discover and characterize new defects with unique light emission properties, which will be used to build the next generation of quantum sensors capable of measuring and mapping magnetic fields and quantum fluctuations in quantum materials. You will participate in an international collaboration between the UK and Canada aimed at boosting next‑generation quantum technologies. Qualifications A PhD degree in a STEM discipline relevant to the project (ideally physics). A very good knowledge of the state‑of‑the‑art spectroscopic methods such as Raman, Photoluminescence, ARPES, XPS. Programming skills, ideally in Python, IGOR, Matlab or similar. Experience in handling cryogenics and performing experiments at low temperatures. A strong interest in condensed matter physics, in particular 2D materials, 2D materials with defects and their fundamental excitations: plasmons, phonons, excitons, spin‑ and charge‑density waves. The ability to conduct individual research in an international, interdisciplinary setting. Proven potential to publish in high‑quality, peer‑reviewed journals, demonstrated by a relevant publication track‑record. Demonstrated experience in presenting results orally and writing technical reports. Benefits and Support Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional five discretionary days for a positive work‑life balance Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family‑friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Job Details Full time (36.5 hours), fixed‑term position until February 2027.For further information relating to this vacancy, please contact Dr Enrico Da Como, edc25@bath.ac.uk.As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days of professional development pro rata per year. Inclusive Employment We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and we are committed to gender equality and intersectionality, having received a Silver Athena SWAN award. We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, an autism‑friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Terms and Conditions of Employment Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right‑to‑work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right‑to‑work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce unconscious bias in the assessment process by potentially removing personal details such as your name from initial shortlisting. #J-18808-Ljbffr