Overview
Job Title: Research Associate in Physics
Job Reference: REQ250688
Date Posted: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35116
This project aims to exploit reduced crystalline symmetry in two-dimensional materials to generate spin and orbital currents with unconventional spin-polarisation thereby enabling electrical manipulation of magnetic states without applied magnetic fields. This approach offers exciting prospects for next-generation, low-power magnetic memory and computing technologies.
What you will do
- Conduct cutting-edge experimental research in 2D quantum materials and spin transport
- Lead efforts in van der Waals heterostructure fabrication, cryogenic electrical and magnetic characterisation at low- temperature and high-magnetic fields
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team passionate about unlocking new physics and building transformative technologies
We’re looking for a motivated researcher who has completed (or is about to complete) a PhD in physics, materials science or electrical engineering, ideally with a background in condensed matter physics, magnetism, spintronics, or 2D material physics and their fabrication. In addition, we expect the candidate to have:
- Hands-on experience with device fabrication, AFM, SEM, magneto-transport, and related instrumentation
- Strong programming ability (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C++)
- Familiarity with micromagnetic or Multiphysics simulations
- A collaborative mindset, with clear communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for scientific discovery For more details or an informal chat, please contact Dr Fasil Dejene at f.dejene@lboro.ac.uk.
Applications:
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30/09/2025. Interviews will be conducted on 15/10/2025. The position must start in 2025.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
