Postdoctoral Fellow — Quantum Materials & Sensors

AIpool; Canberra; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) to contribute to superconducting materials research using an MBE-STM system and related devices. The role is based in Australia within the School of Materials Science and Engineering, with a fixed-term of two years and full-time hours.

Salary ranges from AUD 118,000 to 126,000 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. The successful applicant will publish work and collaborate across disciplines while upholding UNSW values and safety

Qualifications

• A PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• Proactively keep up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research with limited supervision.
• Expertise in Cryogenic Measurement & Instrumentation, Quantum & Mesoscopic Devices, Nanofabrication & Device Integration, and Scanning probe techniques: STM, AFM, MFM.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UNSW aims, values, and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research to enhance research outcomes.
• Conduct research and enable teams to create scholarly output recognized by peers.
• Undertake specific projects under guidance of a research leader.
• Support dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities and data collection.
• Participate in conferences/workshops relevant to the project.
• Assist with supervision of research students where required.
• Provide maintenance of the MB E-STM facility.
• Align with the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with health and safety policies.

Skills

PhD in Materials Science and Eng

Cryogenic Measurement

Quantum Devices

Nanofabrication

Scanning Probe Techniques (STM, AFM, M

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

MBE-STM system

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) to contribute to superconducting materials research using an MBE-STM system and related devices. The role is based in Australia within the School of Materials Science and Engineering, with a fixed-term of two years and full-time hours.

Salary ranges from AUD 118,000 to 126,000 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. The successful applicant will publish work and collaborate across disciplines while upholding UNSW values and safety