Research Assistant in Quantum Systems

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 12 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to make a real difference.

The role

In this role you will:

• Assist the Ion Beam Centre, SIMPLE group with post-implant characterisation and analysis of colour-centres
• Work with SIMPLE/IBC team to develop/commission the characterisation facilities
• Commissioning of the IBC confocal PL system
• Investigate/contribute towards establishing long term funding opportunities
• Train other staff on the new confocal PL system

About you

You will have:

• Completed, or be working towards completion of, a PhD in relevant research area
• In-depth knowledge and experience of confocal PL systems and techniques
• A strong background in colour-centre generation and analysis, particularly the Diamond and SiC material systems
• Good working knowledge of single-ion-implantation techniques and processes
• Ideally a good working relationship with both supply chain (such as Element6, Thorlabs) and stakeholder/collaborative organisations

How to apply

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter.