Research Assistant/Associate

Imperial College London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a Research Associate to advance understanding of photonic metamaterials. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research, managing projects, and contributing to scholarly publications. Candidates are expected to have a PhD and a strong background in relevant fields, with competitive benefits and support for career advancement.

Benefits

39 days off per year

Generous pension scheme

Career support for researchers

Qualifications

• Conducting research in photonic metamaterials and nanophotonics.
• Managing projects and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Publishing in refereed journals.

Responsibilities

• Developing optical experiments for metamaterials.
• Characterizing photonic metamaterials and data collection.
• Fabricating nanostructures for experiments.

Skills

Research in photonic metamaterials

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Data analysis

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

About the role

This position is a collaboration funded by the EPSRC between the University of Exeter, King's College London, and Imperial College London. The goal is to advance understanding of materials that vary over time. The successful applicant will work with Professor Rupert Oulton and Professor Riccardo Sapienza in London, alongside experimental collaborators, to develop experiments in the field of metamaterials that vary in space and time.

More details at https://meta4d.co.uk.

What you would be doing

As a Research Associate, your responsibilities will include conducting research in photonic metamaterials, nanophotonics, ultrafast spectroscopy, and structured light generation. You will manage projects and supervise multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will be expected to publish in refereed journals and seek external research funding.

Key duties include:

• Developing optical experiments to study optical metamaterials and structuring light in space and time to modulate materials.
• Characterizing time-varying photonic metamaterials and developing techniques for data collection and analysis.
• Fabricating nanostructures required for experiments.
• Assisting with data analysis.

What we offer

• The opportunity to advance your career at a world-leading institution committed to scientific progress for humanity.
• Access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers and opportunities for promotion.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including 39 days off per year and a generous pension scheme.

Additional information

Applicants who have not yet received their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistants.

Interviews are planned for September, with an autumn start date.

For application queries, contact:

Judith Baylis, Senior Administrator - [e-mail]

For research-related questions, contact:

Professor Riccardo Sapienza - [e-mail]

Available documents

• Download: Research Assistant or Associate Job Description.pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as appropriate.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early submission is encouraged.

If you experience technical issues during online application, email us at [e-mail].

About Imperial College London

Imperial is a top ten global university where scientific innovation leads to impactful solutions. Join us to contribute to addressing global challenges across health, climate change, AI, and business leadership. Collaborate with a vibrant community of students and staff across London and worldwide.

This is an opportunity to shape the future. We look forward to your application.

Our Culture

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment.