Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics. The post focuses on experimental work with 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, performing electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices.

Appointment depends on PhD status, with fixed-term funding for 12 months. The role involves experimental investigations in the spintronic, orbitronics, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials,

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or in a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of PhD students to design and perform experiments on 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures.
• Conduct electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements on devices based on 2D materials.
• Fabricate and characterize devices using facilities at the Guimarães group, CORDE, and the Cambridge Graphene Centre.
• Prepare results for publication and contribute to project planning and progress reporting.

Job description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

We are looking for a Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics. Applicants should have significant experimental expertise in working with 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, particularly with electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices based on them.

The role holder will, together with a team of PhD students, design and carry out experimental investigations in the spintronic, orbitronics, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials and heterostructures, particularly including topological materials (e.g. Chern insulators and Weyl semimetals), magnets and ferroelectrics. They will perform device fabrication and characterisation using the facilities of the Guimarães group, CORDE, and the Cambridge Graphene Centre.

Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in physics or a related field. Appointment at Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed at Research Assistant level and progress to Research Associate once the PhD is awarded.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Marcos Guimaraes, University Associate Professor - [e-mail]

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: [e-mail]

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.