PDRA in Quantum Light and Matter, Physics Department
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PDRA in Quantum Light and Matter, Physics Department - Durham The RoleSeveral Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available to pursue experimental research in the field of atomic, molecular and optical physics within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. The positions are associated with a new five-year Programme Grant on "Quantum Many-Body Physics with Ultracold Polar Molecules'' funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The research builds upon our expertise in creating ultracold RbCs molecules in the rovibrational ground state and trapping them in rotationally magic traps. The post holders will work directly with Prof. Simon Cornish and other members of his research group within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter research section.The goal of the research is to synthesise and study artificial quantum materials using ultracold molecules arranged in regular arrays to probe novel quantum phenomena in strongly interacting quantum systems. The use of molecules is motivated by their rich internal structure, combined with the existence of controllable long-range dipole-dipole interactions, long trap lifetimes and strong coupling to electric and microwave fields. The post holders will be expected to display the initiative and creativity, together with the appropriate skills and knowledge, required to work with Prof. Cornish to deliver the research goals. These include (1) the encoding synthetic dimensions in molecules confined in rotationally magic traps and (2) the creation of many-body quantum states ofmolecules in optical lattices for quantum simulation (3) the production of strongly dipolar Bose-Einstein condensates of molecules. The post holders are therefore expected to have experience and familiarity with the techniques used in the study of ultracold gases, including the operation of magneto-optical traps, the production of quantum degenerate gases, optical trapping and optical lattices. The post holders are expected to be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a small research team. It is expected that the post holders will enhance the international contacts of the group through the presentation of work at international conferences and exchange visits to collaborators connected with the project. The post holders will also be expected to aid in the supervision of graduate students within the group as well as contributing to the undergraduate teaching within the Department. The post is for an initial fixed term of 24 months, but may be extended to up to 60 months. The post-holders will be employed to work on research projects which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holders will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols. Successful applicants will ideally be in post by January 2026.
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Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time £38,784 - £46,049 per yearPDRA in Quantum Light and Matter, Physics Department (Job Number: Department of PhysicsGrade 7: - £38,784 -£46,049 per annumFixed Term - Full TimeContract Duration: 24 monthContracted Hours per Week: 35Working Arrangements: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job sharesClosing Date:...
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Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per yearDurham UniversityDurham University is one of the world's top universities with strengths across the Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. We are home to some of the most talented scholars and researchers from around the world who are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.The University sits in a beautiful historic city...
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Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time**Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light and Matter** **(**Job Number**:25000024**)** Department of Physics Grade 7: - £37,999 - £45,163 per annum Fixed Term - Full Time **Contract Duration**: 24 month **Contracted Hours per Week**: 35 **Working Arrangements**: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working...
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PDRA in theoretical atomic and molecular physics
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Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full timePDRA in theoretical atomic and molecular physics - Durham Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Associates in theoretical atomic and molecular physics, to work in association with Prof Jeremy M Hutson, FRS, on the quantum mechanics involved in the formation and properties of ultracold molecules. The theoretical work is associated with...
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Project Officer
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Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeProject Officer - Quantum Many-Body Physics - Durham A part-time fixed-term Project Officer position is available to support a new research project within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. The position is funded by UKRI and the research project is focussing on understanding the behaviour of interacting many-body quantum systems. The project is a...
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Project Officer
7 hours ago
Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeProject Officer - Quantum Many-Body Physics - Durham A part-time fixed-term Project Officer position is available to support a new research project within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. The position is funded by UKRI and the research project is focussing on understanding the behaviour of interacting many-body quantum systems. The project is a...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light
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Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time**Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light and Matter, Physics Department** **(**Job Number**:24001775**)** Department of Physics Grade 7: - £37,999 - £45,163 Fixed Term - Full Time **Contract Duration**: 24 month **Contracted Hours per Week**: 35 **Working Arrangements**: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible...
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Project Officer
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Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full timePostdoctoral Research Associate in Physical Geography - Durham The Role and Department A 22-month fixed term full time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available in the Department of Geography at Durham University The successful candidate will join the project 'NSFGEO-NERC Collaborative Research: Paleogeodesy at the Alaska-Aleutian...
