A postdoctoral 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 and 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 magnetic switching.
The project is joint between researchers at the Universities of Manchester and Lancaster. At Manchester, the work continues a successful collaboration on spintronic emitters by members of the Terahertz Physics research group in the Photon Science Institute1 and the Nano Engineering & Spintronic Technologies (NEST) research group2, in the Faculty of Science & Engineering. The work will make use of the extensive range of laser facilities available in the Photon Science Institute.
You will hold or are about to obtain a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a relevant discipline. You must have hands-on experimental experience and skills in THz time-domain spectroscopy, ultrafast lasers and thin film deposition. You should have a desire to pass on skills and knowledge to PhD/MSc/MPhys students.
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
1. www.psi.manchester.ac.uk/
2. www.nest.cs.manchester.ac.uk/
What will you get in return:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, 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.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Darren Graham (Dept of Physics and Astronomy)
Email: darren.graham@manchester.ac.uk
Name: Dr Paul Nutter (Dept of Computer Science)
Email: p.nutter@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
