Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Semiconductor Quantum Photonics

The role

We’re part of the Quantum Engineering and Technology Laboratories (QET Labs) at the University of Bristol. QET Labs is a Research Centre of over 100 academics, researchers, staff and students that encompasses a cluster of quantum-related activities spanning research, training and enterprise. The Centre sits within both the School of Physics and the School of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. You’ll be joining a team of photonics experts working on semiconductor quantum and quantum-inspired technologies.

What will you be doing?

In this role you will be working as part of a project to develop room temperature single photon sources for quantum communications. You’ll lead the simulation and design of these new devices – you’ll work with colleagues in Bristol as well as our partners from across Europe.

You should apply if

You’ll need extensive experience of the design and simulation of optical cavities, with a track record of publication in this area. You will have hands on experience in a photonics laboratory for this role. You’ll be writing papers and presenting at conferences, as well engaging directly with industrial partners collaborators. You will also be expected to play a role in the training and mentoring of PhD students. Candidates for a Grade I position should have or be working towards a PhD in a closely related field. Candidates for a Grade J position should already possess a PhD in a closely related field with relevant PDRA experience.

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact either, Ruth Oulton (Ruth.Oulton@bristol.ac.uk) or Andrew Young (A.Young@bristol.ac.uk)

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

Contract type: Open Ended with Fixed Funding for 22 months

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 20th November 2024.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Advert information