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Offer: Senior Research Associate (x2) in Condensed-Matter Atomic Clocks:

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Job location: Lancaster
income: £35,326 to £40,926
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Published in: 25th January 2022
Closing date: 6th March 2022
Reference: A3650

 

Contract: Indefinite with end date
https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/A3650
We are pursuing two Senior Research Associates to develop a condensed-matter atomic clock. You will join a new and ambitious effort, in collaboration between Lancaster University and LocatorX, Inc., to apply new developments in electron spin resonance to clock technology.
The project exploits spin resonance in nitrogen endofullerene molecules, whose spin states possess long quantum coherence times and therefore a well-defined transition frequency even at room temperature. We have discovered a clock transition in this material, meaning that the frequency (unlike that of most spin resonance transitions) is insensitive to magnetic-field fluctuations. This is the key discovery that underpins this technology. The aim of this project is to advance the technology readiness of the device from TRL3 to TRL5. To do this, we will construct and characterise a table-top prototype clock, then incorporate new techniques to stabilise and track the transition frequency even under environmental perturbations such as fluctuations of magnetic field and temperature. We seek experimental physicists with expertise of spin resonance and electronic measurements who are motivated to use fundamental physical principles to create a new technology.
Precision timekeeping is essential for navigation, communication, and radar. An atomic clock that is small, low-power, and cheap will have many important applications in these fields. However, existing clocks located on atomic vapours contain optical and vacuum elements that are difficult to miniaturise further. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new class of clock by drawing on rapid scientific progress and on strong technology pull from a committed industrial collaborator.
The Laird group moved to Lancaster in in 2018. This project takes advantage of newly purchased equipment and recently renovated lab space, and forms part of the research cluster centred on the Quantum Technology Centre. For more information about the group and this research area, see http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/laird-group/
Lancaster University is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK university league tables. It is located on a beautiful campus in the North-West of England close to the Lake District National Park.
The Physics Department is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Edward Laird (e.a.laird@lancaster.ac.uk).
You will join us on an indefinite contract however, the function remains contingent on external funding which, at this time is due to come to an end on31 December 2023.
It is anticipated that the appointments will be made from 1 April 2022 or soon afterwards.
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

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