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Professor of Quantum Optics and Technology ref 9879

Employer
University of Sussex
Location
Sussex, UK
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
7 Apr 2023

Job Details

School/department: School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Hours: Full time

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: Competitive

Placed on: 25 November 2022

Closing date:  07 April 2023.  Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected interview date: 26 April 2023

Expected start date: June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter

Job description

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex and the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies (SCQT), seek to appoint a Professor in experimental quantum technology, including quantum information processing, quantum sensing and applied quantum technology or related areas.

The SCQT is a leading, international centre for quantum research and the development of novel technologies, excelling 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 of 9 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 applicants with an exceptional track record in research that complements and shows synergy with our current activities.

We’d particularly welcome applications from candidates who:

  • Have an exceptional track record in experimental quantum technology, including quantum information processing, quantum sensing and applied quantum technology or related areas;
  • Lead research that is synergetic with existing research activities at Sussex;
  • Have demonstrable sustained, exceptional performance in their research activity;
  • Have demonstrable ability to attract research funding;
  • Have significant experience in PhD 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.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page  for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

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 seniorrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk.

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

Company

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

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Location
Sussex House
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH
GB

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