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

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate in 2D opto-spintronics and spin caloritronics. The role involves experimental work on 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, focusing on electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric properties.

You will design, perform and interpret experiments in collaboration with PhD students. You will fabricate and characterize devices using dedicated facilities at the Guimarães group, CORDE, and Cambridge Graphene Centre, and you

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field is required or near completion.
• Significant experimental expertise with 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures.
• Experience with electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices.

Responsabilités

• Design and carry out experimental investigations of spintronic, orbitronics, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials and heterostructures.
• Perform device fabrication and characterisation using the Guimarães group facilities, CORDE, and Cambridge Graphene Centre.
• Collaborate with PhD students and other team members to advance the project objectives.

Connaissances

2D materials experiments

van der Waals heterostructures

spintronics measurements

thermal measurements

device fabrication

experimental design

Formation

PhD in physics or related field

Outils

Electrical measurement equipment

Cryogenic test setup

Cleanroom facilities

Description du poste

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]

Please quote reference KA51549 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

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