Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Sara Sangtarash, Associate Professor at Sara.sangtarash@warwick.ac.uk
This is a full time, fixed term post for up to one year, ending no later than 31st July 2027.
The School of Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Quantum Device Modelling group (www.warwick.ac.uk/nanolab) to undertake research on the EPSRC New Investigator award project, “NanoCool,” and to assist the Principal Investigator in the successful execution of the project.
The main objective of NanoCool is to unveil a room-temperature quantum technology platform based on a novel generation of atomically precise nanoclusters for cooling and energy harvesting.
You will undertake independent and collaborative research on the theory and modelling of electronic and magnetic properties of Nanoclusters, quantum transport through them between electrodes, and will be expected to write up your research for publication.
You are expected to present the scientific results in project meetings, at national and international conferences, and publish in high-ranked peer-reviewed journals.
You will handle any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met.
You will be expected to co-supervise PhD and MSc students within the group.
About You
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as, Condensed Matter Theory, Atomistic Modelling of Materials, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Nanoscience or a closely related field (or nearing completion).
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable research experience, proven by the publication record in high profile journals, in the theory of molecular electronics or modelling nanoelectronic devices
You will also have strong practical experience with theory of quantum transport and modelling electronic and magnetic properties of molecular- or nano- materials.
It is essential that you have sufficient breadth or depth of computational research and methods such as DFT codes, Green’s function method, programming skills, and machine learning.
You will have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, word processing, familiarity with computer graphics, and a proven ability to use IT to write technical research papers and presentations.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to prepare manuscripts for publication are essential.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure.
Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
The post will be based in Quantum Device Modelling group within the School of Engineering.
The Quantum Device Modelling group is an international leader in computational quantum engineering of advanced materials and devices, and is fully equipped with all necessary infrastructures including the state-of-the-art high end computing facilities.
The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.
The School of Engineering is a great place to work: we offer competitive salaries on a grading structure that provides annual incremental progression, plus a generous annual leave entitlement (30 days per annum for this role, plus four customary shut down days over Christmas, and eight statutory bank holidays).
As well as competitive salaries we offer attractive pension schemes with excellent employer contributions, and various staff recognition awards. We are also committed to helping you to fulfil your potential through a range of career development opportunities.
The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the
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