As part of an EPSRC sponsored 5 year research program we are seeking a research fellow to work on aspects of thermodynamic and transport properties of designer heterostructures of quantum materials / strongly correlated electron systems.  

The research is embedded in the wider drive within the Condensed Matter Physics group at the School of Physics and Astronomy to explore novel phenomena in strongly correlated electron systems by exploiting the possibilities of thin film growth techniques as part of the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials (https://www.quantummatter.co.uk). This effort comprises a new centre for MBE growth of transition metal oxides and dichalcogenides, groups specialising in spectroscopic studies (STM and ARPES) and neutron scattering as well as theory groups with established collaborations with the universities of Bristol, Edinburgh, London and Oxford, the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Diamond, Max Planck Institutes for Solid State Research (Stuttgart, Germany) and Chemical Physics of Solids (Dresden, Germany) as well as Cornell University (USA).  

The project will involve with bespoke experimental apparatus based on microfabricated structures suitable for extreme conditions (low temperatures, high magnetic fields) for specific heat, magnetocaloric effect, magnetisation and torque experiments. The scientific focus of the research program will be on phenomena related to superconductivity, topologically nontrivial band structures and magnetic phases in low dimensional systems.  

You must have a PhD in experimental physics at the time of the start date, an excellent knowledge of solid state physics, and ideally direct experience with the development of non-commercial research apparatus for high precision measurements and/or on sub-K low temperature experiments.  

The post is initially for 12 months with possible extension of up to 2 years.  

A second research fellow position is currently also available within the CDQM. Please see vacancy for details (Ref: AR2481NB).  

 If you would be interested in applying for both of these positions, please mention this in your cover letter indicating an order of preference. It is not necessary to submit multiple applications.  

Informal enquiries can be made (NOT full applications) to: Dr Andreas W Rost, Email: ar35@st-andrews.ac.uk / https://rost.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk    

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Academic posts at the University.

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall).  More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.  

Closing Date:  8 February 2021   Interview Date:  End of February 2021 (via Skype / Microsoft Teams)     

Please quote ref:  AR2377NB 

Further Particulars: AR2377NB FPs.doc


School of Physics & Astronomy
Salary: £33,797 - £36,914 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term: Initially for 1 year with possible extension up to 2 years