Senior Research Associate in Quantum Security

2 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

Lancaster University is one of few institutions worldwide to house the facilities and expertise, and foster the fusion of fields required to pursue this research project. Its world-class Department of Physics was ranked second in the UK for world-leading research output (REF2014) and second in the Guardian’s university rankings for 2016. It has led the emerging field of two-dimensional materials, with researchers from Lancaster University being intimately involved in work towards the 2010 Nobel Prize for graphene, being a consortium member for the EU Graphene Flagship and holding an EPSRC doctoral training centre in graphene jointly with Manchester University. It houses extensive facilities for the development of novel devices in its Quantum Technology Centre (QTC), these include:

- A state-of-the-art cleanroom for the nano-fabrication of devices.
- A series of new laboratories (IsoLab), designed to provide measurements free from all forms of noise. Nano-mechanical and nano-optical laboratories within this facility will produce correlated measurements with atomic-resolution.
- A quantum optoelectronics laboratory in which the time-correlated dynamics of emission from individual defects can be characterised.
- A large group of condensed matter theorists with a powerful computing facility to support the experimental measurements with density field theory calculations.

You should have a PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of experience. You should also have a track record of success working as a research scientist. This is a full time post. You will join us on an indefinite contract although the post is initially being offered for twelve months, though following good performance this is expected to be extended.

Lancaster University Physics Department is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.

**Lancaster University - ensuring equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity



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