Research Fellow in the Theory of Quantum Transport (108741-0724)

For informal enquiries, please contact Hatef Sadeghi (Professor) at Hatef.Sadeghi@warwick.ac.uk.

This full-time fixed term post is available within the Quantum Device Modelling group for two years with a possibility to extend it further until 31 March 2027.

You will undertake research on European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Open project “ATYPIQUAL” to assist the Principal Investigator and project partners in the successful execution of the project. ATYPIQUAL’s main aim is to unveil a room temperature quantum technology platform based on a novel generation of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons. You will be based at the University of Warwick and be involved in a highly interdisciplinary consortium with experimental collaborators from academia and industry including EMPA in Switzerland, TU Delft in the Netherlands, TU Dresden in Germany, and CNRS and THALES in France.

You will undertake independent and collaborative research on the theory and modelling of electronic and magnetic properties of graphene nanoribbons, quantum transport through them between electrodes, and will be expected to write up your research for publication. You will be expected to deal with any management/administration matters that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met. You will be expected to co-supervise PhD and MSc students within the group.

Further information on the Quantum Device Modelling group can be found: www.warwick.ac.uk/nanolab

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.  

You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (Condensed Matter Theory, Atomistic Modelling of Materials, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Nanoscience or a closely related field), with a strong A level (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering. A track record of publication in high ranked journal(s) is essential.

You should be able to demonstrate strong computational modelling capabilities using first principle methods (e.g.: density functional theory), and expertise in quantum transport calculations and programming. Expertise in quantum transport and using machine learning algorithms for first principle calculations will be distinct advantage.

You should be able to work independently and to participate creatively in refining research directions. You are expected to present the scientific results in project meetings, at national and international conferences, and publish in high-ranked peer-reviewed journals. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and IT skills, and will be able to interact effectively with experimental collaborators.

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

If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure. 

The post will be based within the Quantum Device Modelling group in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, which is one of the leading unified Engineering schools in the UK. The Quantum Device Modelling group is an international leader in computational quantum engineering of advanced materials and devices, and is fully equipped with all necessary infrastructures including the state-of-the-art high end computing facilities.

The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Silver award, and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link; Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick

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CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25 August 2024 at 11.55pm

To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).

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• Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
• Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).

Please see here for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.

To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: TBC

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. 

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here. 

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

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