Quantum Photonics & Networks: Faculty Leader

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Photonic Quantum Technologies. The role focuses on optical/photonic quantum technologies for quantum networks and requires building an independent research programme with strong teaching commitments.

The successful candidate will join the IQN Hub, participate in large-scale UK collaborations, and help advance secure quantum communications from local to intercontinental scales.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related discipline at time of appointment.
• Proven potential to develop a leading research programme with high-quality outputs and funding bids.
• Ability to contribute to teaching in core physics and engineering programmes.
• Strong publication record appropriate to career stage.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Associate Professor: strong track record of securing research funding as PI.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally leading research programme in photonic quantum technologies.
• Pursue external research funding through high-quality grant proposals.
• Establish collaborations inside and outside the university with academia, industry and public bodies.
• Contribute to School, Institute and research group strategic planning and administration.
• Represent the institution in conferences, meetings and with industrial partners.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers.
• Deliver teaching through lectures, tutorials and laboratories and assess student work.
• Design and develop teaching materials and methods informed by personal research.
• Engage in academic administration and undergraduate recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Research leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Grant writing

Teaching ability

Education

Doctorate in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Photonic Quantum Technologies. The role focuses on optical/photonic quantum technologies for quantum networks and requires building an independent research programme with strong teaching commitments.

The successful candidate will join the IQN Hub, participate in large-scale UK collaborations, and help advance secure quantum communications from local to intercontinental scales.