Quantum Nanophotonics Research Associate

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Annual leave loading

Job summary

UNSW's School of Physics in Sydney invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time position to advance ARC Discovery Project work on integrating plasmonic nano-tweezers with quantum sensing using near-surface nitrogen-vacancy centres. The role involves nanofabrication, optical instrumentation design, modelling, and collaboration with Melbourne groups.

18-month appointment. The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) and have experience in nanofabrication, optical instrumentation,

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute in collaborative research to enhance outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research and enable teams to create scholarly output recognized by peers.
• Undertake specific research projects under guidance of a research leader.
• Support dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels.
• Develop experimental instrumentation for nanoscale optical trapping with diamond-based quantum sensing.
• Align with UNSW Code of Conduct and Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Nanofabrication techniques

Custom optical instrumentation

Data analysis

Collaborative research

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in a related discipline

Tools

Nanophotonic structures

Optical modelling

Job description

UNSW's School of Physics in Sydney invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time position to advance ARC Discovery Project work on integrating plasmonic nano-tweezers with quantum sensing using near-surface nitrogen-vacancy centres. The role involves nanofabrication, optical instrumentation design, modelling, and collaboration with Melbourne groups.

18-month appointment. The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) and have experience in nanofabrication, optical instrumentation,