Research Fellow on low-dimensional spin dynamics

Job title:

Research Fellow on low-dimensional spin dynamics

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe London Centre for Nanotechnology is a UK-based multidisciplinary enterprise operating at the forefront of science and technology. Our purpose is to solve global problems in information processing, healthcare, energy and the environment through the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Founded in 2003, the LCN began as a joint venture between University College London and Imperial College London, based at the Bloomsbury and South Kensington sites; from 2018 King’s College London joined the collaboration from its base on The Strand.The LCN occupies a purpose-built eight storey facility in Gordon Street, Bloomsbury (opened in 2006) as well as extensive facilities within different departments at South Kensington and The Strand.The Centre’s experimental research is supported by leading-edge modelling, visualisation and theory through its access to state-of-the-art clean-room, characterisation, fabrication, manipulation and design laboratories.About the roleThis post is funded by a new Leverhulme Trust grant on spin dynamics at the 2D limit in collaboration with Prof. John Morton’s quantum spin dynamics group at UCL and will initially be on a two year fixed term with a possible extension.
The postholder will exfoliate and transfer 2D van der Waals magnetic flakes on purpose-built superconducting resonators to achieve strong photon-magnon coupling, through which dynamical responses of the monolayer flakes are measured at cryogenic temperatures.
We will perform spectral analysis of the hybrid states and extract the device and material parameters to develop a working model to explain magnetism at the 2D limitThe postholder will be strongly encouraged to take the lead in writing up manuscripts for journal publication as well as participating scientific conferences for dissemination.About youThe successful candidate will have a PhD in either physics, engineering or materials science, essentially with in depth knowledge of magnetic resonance and its measurement techniques.Essential and desired knowledge/experience for this role includes:

• GHz frequency magnetic resonance measurements and their analysis

• Experience of Cryogenic measurements

• Experience of 2D materials exfoliation and transfer

• Critical thinking in data analysis and strong research publication record

• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsand experience of writing manuscript in English.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B £38,357 -£41,005 including London Allowance, with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:· 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
· Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
· Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
· Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
· Immigration loan
· Relocation scheme for certain posts
· On-Site nursery
· On-site gym
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
· Employee assistance programme
· Staff Support Service
· Discounted medical insuranceVisit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to (Name of Hiring Manager/Academic, Email address)Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality/Available documents

Expected salary

£38357 – 41005 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:33:36 GMT

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