Research Fellow in unlocking scalable quantum computing with terahertz generation QuanTera

About the role

This position will help to deliver the goals of the project by helping to develop the photonic integrated circuits needed to generate the THz control signals and deliver them into the cryogenic environment. The work will also focus on design, fabrication, and testing of THz superconducting circuits and making quantum measurements on the new systems. The post holder will be able to be involved in all aspects of the project, with a particular focus on development of the THz superconducting qubits.

The post is available for 24 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available. The salary range available is UCL Grade , £45, per annum (inclusive of London Allowance).

About you

Candidates should have a PhD (or about to submit) in Photonics, Quantum Technologies, Physics or a closely related field ( Electronic / Electrical Engineering, Computer Science). They should have a track record of high-level research in THz systems, quantum technologies, integrated photonics or superconductors, and an in-depth understanding of the principles of photonic integrated circuit design. Experience of fibre optic systems construction and testing is essential, as well as in depth experience of making measurements of quantum optics or microwave systems.

Practical experience of cleanroom fabrication processes III/V semiconductor processing, Si photonic device processing or superconducting film deposition is desirable.

If the successful candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). Payment at Grade 7 will be backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis including corrections, once the PhD has been awarded. Research Assistant (Grade 6B): point 25-28. Salary range £39, to £41, (inc. London Allowance of £5, pa).

Application details:

Applications close on 19th August at 23:59
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr James Seddon . For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at .

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

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 insurance