Postdoc: Multimodal Quantum Sensing Microscope

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Training and development opportunities

Secondment opportunities with industry

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University’s Quantum Photonics Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop a multimodal quantum sensing microscope integrating NV-based sensing with other imaging modalities. The role includes validating the instrument on biological samples in collaboration with team members and partners.

The project aims for high-impact publications and development of integrated quantum sensing devices for biomedical applications, with training, secondments, and

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent research experience) in physics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of optics, solid-state physics and quantum mechanics; hands-on SPAD arrays
• Experience programming for device control, data acquisition and analysis (C++, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience designing independent research projects and analysing complex data.
• Strong publication record with first-author papers.
• Evidence of scientific communication at conferences, invited talks or outreach.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience supervising undergraduate, MSc, PhD projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multimodal quantum sensing microscope.
• Design and validate quantum-sensing protocols and apply to biological samples.
• Plan experiments, collect/analyse data, and perform modelling/simulation.
• Contribute to IP and translational pathways.
• Collaborate across QPL and with external partners; manage lab equipment.
• Supervise PhD and undergraduate researchers daily.
• Disseminate results via publications and conferences.
• Maintain data management and research integrity.

Skills

PhD eligible

Programming (C++/Python/MATLAB)

Independent research

Publications

Science communication

Supervision experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

SPAD arrays

Education

PhD in physics or electrical engineering

Tools

SPAD arrays

Job description

Heriot-Watt University’s Quantum Photonics Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop a multimodal quantum sensing microscope integrating NV-based sensing with other imaging modalities. The role includes validating the instrument on biological samples in collaboration with team members and partners.

The project aims for high-impact publications and development of integrated quantum sensing devices for biomedical applications, with training, secondments, and