Research Associate in Physics

Job title:

Research Associate in Physics

Company

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

Job description

School of ScienceFull Time – Fixed Term until 1st October 2026Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in nanofabrication and magnetic characterisation to work on “Optically-Controlled Thermoplasmonic Spintronic Devices” within the Future Leader Fellowship project led by Dr Naëmi Leo. This project uses localised plasmonic heaters to create fast, efficient, and versatile optically reconfigurable thermal landscapes for nanomagnetic and spintronic devices ( https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C9NR01628G , https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.18.024014 ).The project will be undertaken in the physics department at Loughborough University and involves collaborations with internal colleagues and facilities, as well as with national and international project partners at EXTREMAG (UK), Durham University (UK), and the University of Konstanz (Germany). This project involves creating novel hybrid magneto-thermoplasmonic devices by using nanolithography and characterisation, conducting magneto-transport experiments under different optical illumination conditions, analysing data and dissemination.As such, the successful candidate should enjoy challenging hands-on experimental work in the laboratory, with experience in nanofabrication and magneto-transport methods, as evidenced by strong publications. The successful candidate should have completed or be about to obtain a PhD in physics or material science within the field of magnetism or spintronics. Further desirable experience and skills include knowledge of various structural and magnetic characterisation techniques and instrumentation (such as nanolithography, magneto-transport, MOKE, AFM, XRD) and solid competency in programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, C++, etc). Further experience in micromagnetic or multiphysics simulations would be beneficial. The successful candidate should have good interpersonal skills and clear oral and written communication, be able to carry out inter-dependent research activities within an international team, and to be willing to travel nationally and internationally to visit collaborators and attend scientific conferences.The post is for a minimum of 30 months (with a possible extension to four years dependent upon performance and available funding). We aspire providing bespoke support to physicists and engineers from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive environment that fosters excellence for all researchers.Loughborough University is committed to promoting diversity of experience, thought and perspective and committed to comprehensive EDI strategies covering several aspects of being part of the university, including staff recruitment. As such, we welcome applications from under-represented groups, requests to fit a specific need in any phase of the selection, and any discussion regarding work and workload arrangements.Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Naëmi Leo ( n.leo@lboro.ac.uk ).For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification .Closing date: 30th September 2024

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Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:13:01 GMT

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