Research Associate: 2D Spintronics & Caloritronics

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics. The role involves designing and executing experiments on 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, with emphasis on electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices.

The successful candidate will collaborate with PhD students to explore spintronic, orbitronic, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials, including topological materials,

Qualifications

• Significant experimental expertise with 2D materials and vdW heterostructures.
• Experience with electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in 2D-device platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out experimental investigations in spintronic, orbitronic, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials and heterostructures.
• Perform device fabrication and characterisation using the facilities available in the Guimarães group, CORDE, and the Cambridge Graphene Centre.

Skills

2D materials

van der Waals heterostructures

electrical measurements

spintronic measurements

thermal measurements

thermoelectric measurements

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics. The role involves designing and executing experiments on 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, with emphasis on electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices.

The successful candidate will collaborate with PhD students to explore spintronic, orbitronic, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials, including topological materials,