Calcium Optical Clock Research Associate

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde invites applications for a Research Associate in the Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technologies group to develop a calcium optical frequency reference platform. The role focuses on hardware development for an atomic calcium optical clock and collaboration with national labs.

Experience with atomic metrology, lasers, optics and vacuum is highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to publications and present findings at local and international meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental atomic physics.
• Experience developing platforms for atomic sensors.
• Knowledge of lasers, optics and vacuum.
• Ability to publish and present research findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance hardware for optical frequency references.
• Benchmark techniques and protocols for practical sensing applications.
• Collaborate with NPL coinvestigators and Strathclyde investigators.
• Prepare publications and present results at meetings.

Skills

Experimental physics

Lasers

Optics

Vacuum systems

Scientific publications

Education

PhD in experimental atomic physics

Tools

Atomic sensors platforms

Job description

University of Strathclyde invites applications for a Research Associate in the Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technologies group to develop a calcium optical frequency reference platform. The role focuses on hardware development for an atomic calcium optical clock and collaboration with national labs.

Experience with atomic metrology, lasers, optics and vacuum is highly desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to publications and present findings at local and international meetings.