Department of Physics (University of Cambridge)
Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics (Fixed Term)
Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics (Fixed Term) at Department of Physics (University of Cambridge), based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, paying £33,662 - £46,970 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £33,662 - £46,970 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
14% below the typical rate for research scientist
Reference jobs/research-associate-in-2d-optospintronics-and-spincaloritronics-fixed-term-k
About the role
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
We are looking for a Research Associate in 2D (opto)spintronics and (spin)caloritronics. Applicants should have significant experimental expertise in working with 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures, particularly with electrical, spintronic, thermal and thermoelectric measurements in devices based on them.
The role holder will, together with a team of PhD students, design and carry out experimental investigations in the spintronic, orbitronics, thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials and heterostructures, particularly including topological materials (e.g. Chern insulators and Weyl semimetals), magnets and ferroelectrics. They will perform device fabrication and characterisation using the facilities of the Guimarães group, CORDE, and the Cambridge Graphene Centre.
Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in physics or a related field. Appointment at Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed at Research Assistant level and progress to Research Associate once the PhD is awarded.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Marcos Guimaraes, University Associate Professor - [email removed]
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: [email removed]
Please quote reference KA51549 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Reference: jobs/research-associate-in-2d-optospintronics-and-spincaloritronics-fixed-term-k · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Department of Physics (University of Cambridge)
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