Research Assistant/Associate in Quantum Photonics (Fixed Term)

Salary

£33 – £46 pa

Job Type Contract

Work Pattern Full-time

Work Location On-site

Seniority Mid

Education Phd

Posted 28 Aug 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

21 days annual leave + 8 public holidays + 13 discretionary days Pension scheme Family-friendly policies Support for professional development

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Salary

£33 – £46 pa

Job Type Contract

Work Pattern Full-time

Work Location On-site

Seniority Mid

Education Phd

Posted 28 Aug 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

21 days annual leave + 8 public holidays + 13 discretionary days Pension scheme Family-friendly policies Support for professional development

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The Research Assistant/Associate will join the Integrated Quantum Photonics group, based in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, a research group that works on simulation, nanofabrication and optical characterisation of nano- and quantum photonic devices, integrating quantum light emitters.

The researcher will work on the design, nanofabrication and optical characterisation of photonic devices via time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy and quantum optic techniques, down to cryogenic temperatures.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

Education And Qualifications:

Applicants should have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or related areas.

Specialist Knowledge And Skills:

• Quantum photonics, quantum optics, nano-photonics, nanofabrication, Finite-Difference Time-Domain simulations, spectroscopy of quantum dots
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills
• Very good interpersonal and communications skills, including writing scientific manuscripts and delivery of oral presentations.
  
  

Relevant Experience:

• Experience in spectroscopy and quantum optics is highly desirable
• Experience in simulations and nanofabrication are desirable but not essential
  
  

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

The initial appointment will be for one year.

Salary Ranges:

Research Assistant: £33,002 to £35,608

Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter and a research publication list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Luca Sapienza () for queries of a technical nature related to the role. For queries on the application process, please contact: Sue Murkett: Electrical Engineering Divisional Administrator email: (Tel + 44 1223 760304).

Please quote reference NM50894 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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