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For informal enquiries, please contact David Armstrong (Associate Professor) d.j.armstrong@warwick.ac.uk

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so. 

Fixed term contract until 14th December 2027. The role can start immediately.

The Department of Physics seeks to appoint a motivated and driven Research Fellow within the Astronomy and Astrophysics Group. Funding is immediately available for a start at the earliest convenience of the candidate. Applications for a part-time position will be considered.

Candidates should submit with their application an up-to-date CV complete with publication list (maximum 2 pages plus publication list) and supporting cover letter. As part of the cover letter, please include a research statement describing past research, future research plans, and how they link to this project (one-two pages). Applications from underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged.

The successful candidate will work with the group of Dr David Armstrong on the project “Investigating the nature and origins of planets in the Neptunian Desert”. The post can flexibly focus on a number of relevant topics in the exoplanet field, including transits, radial velocities, planetary internal structure and population studies, including the effects of stellar activity on these areas, but should be focused towards building an understanding of Neptunian planets, particularly those in and near the Hot Neptune Desert.

The overall goal of the project is to build an unbiased statistical understanding of the planet population in and around the desert, in terms of planet radius, density, internal structure and potential formation and evolution pathways. Several new, extremely dense Neptune-size planets have been found in the desert and their formation pathways are unknown. The research undertaken in this project will enable observational constraints to be placed on the evolution pathways of those planets, as well as planet formation more widely, by studying the extreme outcomes of the planet formation process.

The ideal candidate will have or be about to complete a PhD in Astrophysics or a relevant scientific discipline, be a strong communicator and be capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a research team. We are looking for solid planning and time management skills to ensure the research objectives are achieved effectively. Independent research and existing collaborations are encouraged. The successful candidate will have access to a wide network of collaborators, spanning international institutions.

Experience with any aspects of exoplanet detection, characterisation, modelling or population studies is an advantage. The group makes use of probabilistic machine learning algorithms to investigate the Desert population; experience with machine learning and/or Neptune-like planets specifically is also an advantage.

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 level 6 of the University grade structure.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section in the link.

For informal enquiries, please contact Maksym Myronov (Associate Professor) M.Myronov@warwick.ac.uk

The Semiconductor Research Group (https://www.warwick.ac.uk/silicon) within the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to contribute to pioneering research in the development of quantum magnetic sensors and advanced imaging systems. These cutting-edge sensors have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medical imaging, navigation, geophysics, and materials science by enabling unprecedented sensitivity and precision in magnetic field detection and imaging.

Quantum magnetic sensors are poised to become a cornerstone of next-generation technologies, offering transformative capabilities in both fundamental research and real-world applications. This role provides a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of this technological revolution, driving scientific innovation and shaping the future of quantum devices. By joining our dynamic and collaborative team, you will play a critical role in advancing state-of-the-art quantum sensor technologies and their integration into impactful applications.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional expertise in the physics and technology of semiconductor materials and magnetic field sensor devices, including Hall sensors. You will have extensive hands-on experience in the microfabrication of magnetic field sensors and their electrical and structural characterisation using advanced techniques such as TEM, SEM, classical and quantum Hall effect measurements, and C-V and I-V characterization down to mK temperature.

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 the design, microfabrication, and routine characterization of magnetic field sensor devices, as well as driving their research and development. 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 magnetic field quantum sensors.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section in the link.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Newton (Professor) m.e.newton@warwick.ac.uk

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so. 

Quantum-enhanced sensing is maturing to the point that it can be reliably applied to solve real-world challenges at scale. Diamond-based quantum sensing is at the forefront of quantum-enhanced sensing platforms, with transformative potential in applications ranging from materials science to environmental sensing. The Diamond Research Groups within the Departments of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Warwick seek to appoint a Research Fellow to drive the development of a diamond-based quantum sensing platform as part of the UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub (Q-BIOMED [https://www.qbiomed.org/]). The role will include the development and fabrication of novel diamond-based quantum sensing platforms, based on integrated nano- and micro-pores, for environmental and biomedical analysis on the micro- and nanoscale, and associated equipment construction and operation. The appointment is for two years with the possibility of extension as part of the 5-year Q-BIOMED project.

You will work in close collaboration with national Hub partners (principally, Cambridge, Heriot-Watt, Cardiff) to develop novel sensors and feed into ground-breaking biomedical sensing experiments, in addition to industry and international partners, and the wider Diamond Research Group at Warwick.

We are looking for someone with a PhD in Physics, Electrochemistry, Engineering or a related field, or someone who is very close to obtaining this.

You should ideally have a background in building and/or running physics experiments, magnetic resonance, microfluidics / nanopores, electrochemistry, materials science, NV centres and/or quantum technology. You will be a good communicator capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a research team. You will possess good planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description in the link.