Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Gallium Nitride Quantum Photonics (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Engineering, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK 

A position exists, for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on Gallium Nitride quantum photonic devices. 

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. 

The Research Associate/Senior Research Associate will join the Integrated Quantum Photonics group, based in the Nanoscience Centre at the University of Cambridge, a research group that works on simulation, nanofabrication and optical characterisation of nano- and quantum photonic devices, integrating quantum light emitters.

They will work on a research project focused on the investigation of the emission properties of quantum dots and defect centres in Gallium Nitride, in particular when coupled to plasmonic devices, like metallic nano-rings [see Applied Physics Letters 111, 021109 (2017), Applied Physics Letters 112, 221102 (2018), Applied Physics Letters 120, 081103 (2022), Advanced Quantum Technologies 2300149 (2023)].

The goal of the project is to realise a monolithic, scalable source of quantum light for quantum communication and imaging.             

Education & qualifications:

• Applicants should have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or related areas. 
• For the Senior Research Associate role, the role holder would have at least three years of postdoctoral research experience at the level of Research Associate, or equivalent experience. 

Specialist knowledge & skills:

• Knowledge of quantum photonics, quantum optics, nano-photonics, nanofabrication, Finite-Difference Time-Domain simulations, quantum dot spectroscopy.
• Experience in spectroscopy and quantum optics is highly desirable.
• Experience in simulations and nanofabrication are desirable but not essential. 

For the Senior Research Associate role, the role holder would possess sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to develop research objectives, projects and proposals.

They will continually update knowledge in the specialist area and engage in continuing professional development. 

The initial appointment will be for 12 months in the first instance. Candidates will be considered for the appropriate role based on their experience matching the criteria. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a research publication list, and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date. 

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Luca Sapienza (LS2052@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role or for queries on the application process, please contact: Sue Murkett email: sm330@cam.ac.uk (Tel + 44 1223 760304). 

Please quote reference NM44965 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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