Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Quantum Optics and Technology Ref 9880
School/department: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences / Department of Physics and Astronomy
Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE
Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Contract: permanent
Reference: 9880
Salary: starting at £44,414 to £52,841 (Lecturer B) /£54,421 to £63,059 (Senior Lecturer/Reader) per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 8 December 2022
Closing date: 7 April 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: April 2023
Expected start date: June 2023
Job description
The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex seeks to appoint a lecturer/reader to strengthen its quantum technology activities.
The lecturer/senior lecturer/reader position is in experimental quantum technology, including quantum information processing, quantum sensing and applied quantum technology or related areas and will sit within the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies (SCQT).
SCQT is a leading, international centre for quantum research and the development of novel technologies, excelling in in both theoretical and applied approaches. Our activities are expansive and include investigations into the foundations of quantum mechanics, applied research, technology development and the transition to commercialisation.
Our quantum research community currently comprises nine academic staff, more than 15 research staff and about 33 postgraduate, primarily based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, which tied 7th in the UK for Physics research environment in REF2021. We are also closely involved with the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme.
We are looking for candidates with an emerging track record in research that complements and also shows synergy with our current activities. We’d particularly welcome candidates who:
- Have an emerging or existing track record in experimental quantum technology, including quantum information processing, quantum sensing and applied quantum technology or related areas
- Works in a research area that is synergetic with existing research activities at Sussex
- Have demonstrated the ability to attract research funding
- Have some experience in PhD and undergraduate student supervision
Please contact Professor Matthias Keller (M.K.Keller@sussex.ac.uk) or Professor Stephan Huber (S.Huber@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
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How to apply
Download our academic application form [DOC 199.50KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOC 119.50KB] and fill in all sections.
Email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to mpsrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk
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