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Ansök senast: 2024-11-05
Research Assistant/ Associate in Bio-Photonics (Fixed Term)
A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on bio-photonic devices.
The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The Research Assistant/Associate will join the Integrated Quantum Photonics group, based in the Nanoscience Centre at the University of Cambridge, a research group that works on simulation, nanofabrication and optical characterisation of nano- and quantum photonic devices, integrating quantum light emitters.
They will work on a research project focused on the investigation of the optical properties of photosynthetic light harvesters on a chip, with the aim of unveiling quantum effects and reverse-engineer them for light harvesting and quantum technology applications. This interdisciplinary project combines the spectroscopy of biomolecules and quantum optics experiments with nanofabricated photonic devices, engineered to increase the light-matter interaction and enhance the collection efficiency.
Education & qualifications:Applicants should have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology or related areas.
Specialist knowledge & skills:
Interpersonal & communication skills:
Relevant experience:
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £31,396 - £33,966Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
