Research Associate in Semiconductor Quantum Light Sources

We seek a talented, motivated postdoctoral researcher with practical expertise in semiconductor quantum light sources. You will conduct research in microcavity-enhanced quantum dots for applications in photonic quantum technology.

Candidates must have a PhD in Engineering, Physics or closely-related subject focusing on semiconductor quantum optics. Desirable criteria include experimental expertise, knowledge of relevant quantum physics, labview programming and data analysis evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. You will support existing PhDs and PDRAs in the group in delivering their research goals.

You will join a vibrant and growing research group working on semiconductor quantum optics. The group runs well equipped labs suitable for high resolution optical spectroscopy, photon counting and quantum optics. Device processing will occur in the Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) cleanroom which forms part of > £300m investment in new research and innovation centres in South Wales. The ICS will be a unique facility in Europe, equipped with epitaxy, state-of-the art fabrication and device characterisation facilities. 

This post is to work on the project entitled “QCI3: Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations” which is funded by the Physical Sciences and Engineering.

This post is full time (35 hours a week), available immediately with a fixed term of 24 months. We strongly encourage applications from groups under-represented in STEMM. 

This post is full time, available immediately for a fixed-term period of 24 months.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 33, £41,421 per annum. 

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Prof Anthony Bennett at BennettA19@cardiff.ac.uk or the group website at https://qlabcardiff.co.uk

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk

Closing date:  Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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