Postdoc Spin Qubit Scientist (EPR & Magnetometry)

Economics Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

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 and related methods.

The successful candidate will characterise the electronic structure and coherence properties of d‑block metal complexes, supervise junior researchers, and collaborate with the Huh group in Rhode Island, using state‑of‑the‑art EPR facilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics or related field.
• Experience in advanced spectroscopic and/or magnetic measurements.
• Experience with EPR spectroscopy and handling air‑sensitive samples using glove boxes.
• Ability to manage PhD and undergraduate students in a research group.

Responsibilities

• Characterise electronic structure and coherence properties of d-block metal complexes using pulse EPR and magnetometry.
• Supervise junior researchers in the group.
• Coordinate with the Huh group (Rhode Island University) and present findings at international conferences.

Skills

EPR spectroscopy

Magnetometry

Group supervision

Education

PhD in chemistry or physics

Tools

Glove boxes

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 and related methods.

The successful candidate will characterise the electronic structure and coherence properties of d‑block metal complexes, supervise junior researchers, and collaborate with the Huh group in Rhode Island, using state‑of‑the‑art EPR facilities.