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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light and Matter, Physics Department
Job summary
A leading university in the UK is seeking candidates for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions focused on experimental research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics. Successful candidates will work on a significant research project, creating ultracold RbCs molecules and synthesizing quantum materials. Applicants should have experience in ultracold gases techniques and be prepared to present their findings at international conferences. The role is full-time with an initial duration of 24 months, extendable up to 60 months.
Qualifications
- Experience with ultracold gases techniques is essential.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience presenting research at international conferences.
Responsibilities
- Create ultracold RbCs molecules in the rovibrational ground state.
- Synthesize and study artificial quantum materials.
- Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to undergraduate teaching.
Skills
Organisation/Company: DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 6 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Funding: Not funded by a EU programme
Research Infrastructure: No
Up to three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available to pursue experimental research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. These positions are linked to a five-year Programme Grant on "Quantum Many-Body Physics with Ultracold Polar Molecules" funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The research focuses on creating ultracold RbCs molecules in the rovibrational ground state and trapping them in rotationally magic traps. The postholders will work closely with Prof. Simon Cornish and his research team, aiming to synthesize and study artificial quantum materials using ultracold molecules arranged in regular arrays to explore novel quantum phenomena in strongly interacting systems.
The role involves working with molecules that have rich internal structures, controllable long-range dipole-dipole interactions, long trap lifetimes, and strong coupling to electric and microwave fields. Responsibilities include encoding synthetic dimensions in molecules confined in rotationally magic traps, creating many-body quantum states of molecules in optical lattices, and producing strongly dipolar Bose-Einstein condensates of molecules.
Applicants should have experience with ultracold gases techniques such as magneto-optical traps, quantum degenerate gases, optical trapping, and optical lattices. The position requires working both independently and collaboratively, presenting research at international conferences, supervising postgraduate students, and contributing to undergraduate teaching.
Each position is initially for 24 months, with potential extension up to 60 months. The successful candidate will contribute to a larger research project led by a colleague, developing their own research ideas and protocols within the project's framework. The preferred start date is January 2026.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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