Postdoc: EPR & Magnetism of Molecular Spin Qubits

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank/holiday

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 2.5-year Postdoctoral Research Associate to study transition metal molecular spin qubits using pulse EPR spectroscopy within a UK-US collaboration with the Huh group at Rhode Island University and Brown University.

The role will characterise electronic structure and coherence properties of d-block metal complexes, supervise junior researchers, coordinate with collaborators, run meetings, and present findings at international conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, or a closely related field with strong spectroscopic and magnetic measurement experience.
• Experience in performing advanced spectroscopic measurements, including EPR, and handling air-sensitive samples.
• Ability to lead a group of PhD and undergraduate researchers and coordinate with international collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Characterise electronic structure and coherence properties of d-block metal complexes using pulse EPR and magnetometry.
• Supervise junior researchers and organize group activities and meetings.
• Coordinate with the Huh group at Rhode Island University for collaborative syntheses and projects.
• Present findings at international conferences and contribute to publications.

Skills

Pulse EPR

EPR spectroscopy

Magnetometry

Supervision

Air-sensitive sample handling

Education

PhD in chemistry, physics, or related field

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 2.5-year Postdoctoral Research Associate to study transition metal molecular spin qubits using pulse EPR spectroscopy within a UK-US collaboration with the Huh group at Rhode Island University and Brown University.

The role will characterise electronic structure and coherence properties of d-block metal complexes, supervise junior researchers, coordinate with collaborators, run meetings, and present findings at international conferences.