Research Associate in Terahertz Spintronics

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in England is seeking a Research Associate to investigate THz spintronic emitters. The role involves conducting experimental research and developing advanced techniques for future storage technologies. Candidates should have a PhD or be close to obtaining one, along with hands-on experience in relevant experimental methods. This position offers excellent benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• You will hold or be about to obtain a PhD in Physics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Hands-on experimental experience in thin-film fabrication and nanoscale techniques is required.
• Knowledge of THz time-domain spectroscopy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research in THz spintronic emitters.
• Develop and advance experimental techniques.
• Collaborate and train students.

Skills

Experimental research

Hands-on experimental experience

Thin-film fabrication

Nanoscale patterning

Characterisation

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant disciplines

Job description

Overview

A Research Associate position is available to undertake research in a UKRI/EPSRC funded research project to investigate the development of terahertz (THz) spintronic emitters as strong sources of THz radiation for supporting the switching of nanoscale magnetic bits, at THz timescales. The work is experimental in nature and focuses on development of future storage technologies offering low energy, but high speed switching.

Responsibilities

• Undertake experimental research in THz spintronic emitters as sources of THz radiation to support switching of nanoscale magnetic bits at THz timescales.
• Develop and advance experimental techniques for the project and contribute to the creation of future storage technologies with low energy and high-speed switching.
• Perform hands-on work in thin-film fabrication, nanoscale patterning and characterisation.
• Collaborate with team members and pass on skills and knowledge to PhD/MSc/MPhys students.

Qualifications

• You will hold or be about to obtain a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• You must have hands-on experimental experience and skills in thin-film fabrication, nanoscale patterning and characterisation.
• Some knowledge of THz time-domain spectroscopy employing ultrafast lasers would be beneficial, but not essential.

Benefits

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.