Research Fellow

**Location**

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

**Department**

Physics

**Position Type**

Fixed Term

**Duration**

Ending 31 October 2027

**Salary**

£34,866 to £45,163 per annum

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Superconductivity and Magnetism Group within the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to work on a range of projects on the single crystal growth of materials in a new EPSRC Funded project on “Single Crystal Growth at Warwick”. The work focus on the production of high-quality crystals of a wide range of oxides, borides, chalcogenides and intermetallic materials. These include superconductors, various low dimensional materials, frustrated magnets, skyrmion and topological materials. The crystals will be grown using various techniques such as the floating zone method using optical mirror furnaces, the Czochralski method using a tetra-arc furnace, the Bridgman, flux growth and the chemical vapour transport techniques. Other techniques will also be used as required.

In addition to crystal growth, the work will also involve the characterisation of the crystals produced through measurements of their structural, magnetic, transport, and superconducting properties. Extensive laboratory-based powder and single crystal x-ray diffraction work will be required. There will be scope for taking part in experiments at international facilities using neutron and x-ray scattering, as well as muon techniques.

**About You**

You should be trained in experimental solid-state synthesis, synthesis of inter-metallics and have experience of crystal growth techniques and low-temperature experimental techniques. You will be an excellent communicator capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a lively research team. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.

If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.

**About the Department**

Superconductivity and Magnetism Group

**Department of Physics**

The post will be based in the Department of Physics, a vibrant academic department with 200 academic, research, technical and professional services staff, over 800 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate research students.

We are proud of our diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.

We hold an Athena SWAN Silver award, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. We are also a Juno Champion, which is an award from the Institute of Physics to recognise our efforts to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.

The University supports flexible working and requests for part-time working or job-share will be considered where possible.

**Childcare for interviews**

**About the University**

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
- QS World University Rankings 2024

**Research Excellence Framework 2021

**How to Apply**

**CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 January 2025 at 11.55pm**

Please attach a CV and cover letter.
- Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
- Your cover letter must detail how you meet **each of**the essential criteria found in the