Research Associate in condensed matter physics and quantum materials’ (AP13209) - Bath, BA2 7AY About the role
As a post-doctoral Research Associate in this project, you will study 2D materials and develop new defects for quantum sensing. This position is linked to a new research collaboration between University of Bath and INRS in Canada. You will use advanced optical and photoemission spectroscopic techniques to discover and characterize new defects with unique light emission properties. These will be used to build the next generation of quantum sensors capable of measuring and mapping magnetic fields and magnetic fluctuations in quantum materials. You will participate and be part of an international collaboration between the UK and Canada aiming at boosting next generation quantum technologies.
About you
You will have experience in condensed matter physics in particular the study of materials by optical and photoemission spectroscopic tools. With a good experience in data analysis, you will also have:
- A PhD degree in a STEM discipline relevant to the project (ideally physics).
- A very good knowledge of the state-of-the-art in spectroscopic methods such as Raman, Photoluminescence, ARPES, XPS.
- Programming skills, ideally in Python, IGOR, Matlab or similar.
- Experience in handling cryogenics and performing experiments at low temperatures.
- A strong interest in condensed matter physics, in particualr 2D materials, 2D materials with defects and their fundamental excitations: plasmons, phonons, excitons, spin- and charge-density waves.
- The ability to conduct individual research in an international, interdisciplinary setting.
- Proven potential to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, demonstrated by a relevant publication track-record.
- Demonstrated experience in presenting results orally and writing technical reports.
Further information
This is a full time (36.5 hours), fixed term position until February 2027
For further information relating to this vacancy, please contact Dr Enrico Da Como,
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
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What we can offer you
Were continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 08 Dec 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
