Postdoc: Quantum Spin Sensing & Molecular Optics

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Glasgow invites applications for a temporary Researcher post at Advanced Research Centre in Glasgow. The role focuses on deploying spin-optical measurements and advancing quantum sensing capabilities in molecular spins.

You will conduct pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance on molecular spins in ground and excited states, tackling nanoscale measurement challenges and enabling room-temperature operation for practical quantum probes in biosensing and nanoscale MRI.

Qualifications

• A PhD in physics/chemistry/materials science/engineering/a related discipline.
• Relevant experimental experience—e.g., spin resonance, molecular photophysics, solid-state defects.

Responsibilities

• Deploy advanced spin-optical measurements—primarily pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance—on molecular spins in both ground and excited states.
• Advance their capabilities for nanoscale measurement and control, enhanced couplings to sensing fields, room-temperature operation, and deployment as practical quantum probes for biosensing and nanoscale magnetic resonance.
• Focus on quantum measurement, with molecules synthesised by collaborators.

Skills

Spin resonance

Molecular photophysics

Solid-state defects

Experimental experience

Education

PhD in physics/chemistry/materials science/engineering or related discipline

Job description

University of Glasgow invites applications for a temporary Researcher post at Advanced Research Centre in Glasgow. The role focuses on deploying spin-optical measurements and advancing quantum sensing capabilities in molecular spins.

You will conduct pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance on molecular spins in ground and excited states, tackling nanoscale measurement challenges and enabling room-temperature operation for practical quantum probes in biosensing and nanoscale MRI.