Research Assistant/senior Research Assistant/research Fellow in Condensed-matter Atomic Clocks

7 days ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

The project exploits spin resonance in nitrogen endofullerene molecules, whose spin states possess long quantum coherence times and therefore a well-defined transition frequency even at room temperature. We have discovered a clock transition in this material, meaning that the frequency (unlike that of most spin resonance transitions) is insensitive to magnetic-field fluctuations. This is the key discovery that underpins this technology, and we have used it to create a tabletop clock. The aim of this project is to advance the technology readiness of the device from TRL4 to TRL5, and to miniaturise the physics package. To do this, we will incorporate new techniques to stabilise and track the transition frequency even under environmental perturbations such as fluctuations of magnetic field and temperature. We seek experimental physicists with knowledge of spin resonance and electronic measurements who are motivated to use fundamental physical principles to create a new technology.

You will join us on an indefinite contract. However, the role remains contingent on external funding, which at this time runs until approximately November 2026 (depending on start date and appointment grade).

Lancaster University is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK university league tables. It is located on a beautiful campus in the North-West of England close to the Lake District National Park.


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