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The Semiconductor Research Group (https://www.warwick.ac.uk/silicon) within the Department of Physics is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Fellow to contribute to groundbreaking research and development in SiGe epitaxial materials, with a focus on enabling quantum sensors and quantum computer processors. Quantum sensors, with their ability to detect minute changes in physical parameters with unprecedented sensitivity, are expected to revolutionize diverse fields such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and navigation, while quantum computing holds the potential to redefine computation and data processing. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of these transformative technologies, driving innovation and scientific discovery in quantum devices.

As a key member of our dynamic research team, you will play a crucial role in advancing the characterization of epitaxial materials and supporting epitaxial growth research. Your work will directly contribute to the realization of cutting-edge quantum technologies, helping to address some of the most significant challenges in quantum sensor and processor development.
Join us in shaping the future of quantum computing and materials science at one of the UK’s leading research institutions.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional expertise in the physics and technology of group-IV epitaxial semiconductor materials and devices, with an emphasis on SiGe. You will have extensive hands-on experience, spanning several years, in the structural and electrical characterization of group-IV semiconductor materials and devices using advanced techniques such as TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, XRR, FTIR, SE, Hall effect measurements, and C-V and I-V characterization.

You will be an outstanding communicator, capable of collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team while also demonstrating the independence to drive your projects forward. Strong planning and time management skills are essential, enabling you to define clear milestones, establish realistic timelines, and ensure timely and efficient project execution.

Your responsibilities will include taking a leading role in routine characterization, as well as driving research and development of SiGe epitaxial materials, synthesised using in-house state-of-the-art facilities. Additionally, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the group, report your findings to colleagues and collaborators, and disseminate your work through high-impact journal publications and conference presentations. With your talent, passion, and expertise, you will join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is scientifically and technologically possible, making meaningful contributions to the advancement of quantum sensor and computing technologies.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Superconductivity and Magnetism Group within the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to work on a range of projects as part of an EPSRC Funded project entitled “Single Crystal Growth at Warwick”. The work focuses on the production of high-quality crystals of oxides, borides, chalcogenides and intermetallic materials. These include superconductors, various low dimensional materials, frustrated magnets, skyrmion and topological materials. The crystals will be grown using various techniques such as the floating zone method using optical mirror furnaces, the Czochralski method using a tetra-arc furnace, the Bridgman, flux growth and the chemical vapour transport techniques. Other techniques will also be used as required.

In addition to crystal growth, the work will also involve the characterisation of the crystals produced, through measurements of their structural, magnetic, and transport properties. Extensive laboratory based powder and single crystal x-ray diffraction work will be required. There will be scope for taking part in experiments at international facilities using neutron and x-ray scattering, as well as muon techniques.

You should be trained in experimental solid-state synthesis, the preparation of intermetallic, and have experience of crystal growth techniques and low-temperature experimental methods.

You will be an excellent communicator, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a lively research team. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.

For further information, please see the person specification section of the attached job description.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time maternity cover post, available for an immediate start. Fixed term contract until 31 May 2027.

The Department of Physics is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to provide financial and administrative support for our portfolio of research grants and contracts and associated awards, and to provide additional finance support within the department. This is an exciting role as part of the team supporting approximately 70 research active members of academic staff and a portfolio of over 200 research projects from a wide range of funders.

You will implement and manage budgetary systems for effective, timely and accurate financial monitoring of project operating budgets. You will analyse financial data and provide reports and forecasts of expenditure. You will be proactive in proposing solutions to complex financial issues and advising on implications of various options, in conjunction with appropriate departmental and central administrative officers. You will manage administrative personnel issues for projects, helping with recruitment and all associated paperwork and liaising with external departments as required.

You will be based on the University of Warwick campus.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached.

We are looking to appoint a post doctoral research fellow to work with us to develop and prototype innovative new aqueous electrolyte battery chemistries. You will join the Department of Physics and collaborate with partners in the WMG at the University of Warwick.

Your role will be to synthesise and characterise battery materials, independently diagnose and optimise to combat failure modes and degradation, and scale-up to the pouch-cell level. We are particularly looking for someone to work with eutectic aqueous electrolytes.

We are looking for someone who has or will soon obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline, and has a proven track record of undertaking experimental research in electrochemistry, aqueous rechargeable batteries, eutectic electrolytes, cathode synthesis, advanced characterisation, and working to the pouch-cell level in collaboration with external partners.

You will have a proven track record in academia and will have demonstrated effective collaborations with industrial partners.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).