Overview
Research Associate in Quantum Technologies (AP13014) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
This position, created for the UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme, will develop fibre-based devices for quantum technology, with emphasis on squeezed light generation. We envisage these devices will play a central role in future fibre optic quantum networks and related quantum technologies. Your role will be primarily experimental and will involve working in our cutting-edge fibre fabrication facility and quantum photonics laboratories. You will develop desirable new skills including designing and manufacturing microstructured fibres and working with innovative quantum light sources.
The role will deliver potential for research impact including publications in prestige journals, international conference travel and technology commercialisation. You will take a senior role in shaping the academic footprint of a newly established group, with opportunities both to break new ground and influence the direction of future research. This position therefore provides an exceptional opportunity to gain experience towards achieving research independence.
About you
- The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in experimental (quantum) physics or a closely allied discipline.
- Possess strong skills in laser laboratory work, theoretical understanding, and innovativeness in a research context are also critical.
- Prior experience working with optical fibre and familiarity with electronics is desirable but not necessary.
A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.
Further information
Please direct informal or pre-application enquiries to Dr Pete Mosley pjm36@bath.ac.uk or, Dr Leah Murphy lrm60@bath.ac.uk
The Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials is a highly collaborative and inclusive community of 40 researchers and students in the Department of Physics, University of Bath. It has world-leading status in the field of specialty optical fibres, including photonic crystal fibre. We welcome all eligible applicants.
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you:
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 21 Sep 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
