Project Officer - Quantum Many-Body Physics

DURHAM UNIVERSITY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a part-time Project Officer for a new research project within the Quantum Light and Matter group. The role involves supporting a research initiative on many-body quantum systems, requiring flexibility to travel to partner institutions. Candidates are expected to demonstrate essential criteria in their application, including relevant research experience. The position is part-time (14 hours per week) with a target start date by February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must provide evidence of essential criteria for the role.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel are important.
• Relevant experience in research roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support a new research project focusing on many-body quantum systems.
• Work with researchers from various institutions.
• Travel to partner institutions and events as needed.

Job description

Organisation/Company DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 5 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A part-time fixed-term Project Officer position is available to support a new research project within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. The position is funded by UKRI and the research project is focussing on understanding the behaviour of interacting many-body quantum systems. The project is a collaboration with researchers in Durham, London, Birmingham, France, Germany and the USA.The post holder will work directly with Prof. Simon Cornish (Physics) the science lead and overall programme manager. To find out more, visit the project webpage: Durham Quantum Light and Matter webpage:

Please note that this role may involve travel beyond the University, including visits to project partner institutions, external events and collaborative meetings. Flexibility and willingness to travel are therefore important aspects of the role.

This role is offered on a fixed term (5 years) part time (14 hours per week) basis.Working pattern will be subject to agreement.

The target start date for this position is no later than 1 February 2026.

How to apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above.Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

What you are required to submit:

• A CV.
• A covering letteror statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Professor Simon Cornish (s.) would be happy to speak to you.