"Postdoctoral Fellow - Physics"

Postdoctoral Fellow - Physics

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Job no: 535611

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Physics is one of the leading Physics schools in Australia. It offers a world class undergraduate physics degree, as well as a postgraduate PhD research program for over 50 students. 33 academic staff conduct theoretical and experimental research in quantum physics, astrophysics, fundamental physics; and condensed matter physics. UNSW is an international leader in quantum computing research and hosts the ARC Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology. Major nodes of two other ARC Centres: Exciton Science; and Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies are also based at UNSW.

The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of the School of Physics and UNSW and to develop their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their particular field of research, in particular spin quantum bits, spin relaxation mechanisms and qubit coupling in p-type quantum dot devices.

About the role

• $113K - $121K plus 9.5% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role reports to ARC Industry Laureate Fellow & Scientia Professor Alexander Hamilton and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Measure hole spin qubit devices at milliKelvin temperatures, develop coherent spin control techniques, and measure spin relaxation times and mechanisms.
• Optimise apparatus for 4K and mK testing of semiconductor quantum dot devices, using DC, EDSR, and fast gate pulse techniques.
• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Publish and contribute to the publication of research results in leading scientific journals.
• Participate in and present research results in national and international conferences and forums.
• Assist with the supervision of research student where required and train/assist PhD students in device measurement techniques.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in a related discipline.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated record of conference presentations and publications in high quality journals.
• Demonstrated experience with dilution refrigerators and low noise electrical measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with low temperature measurements of quantum devices.
• Experience with spin measurement and/or RF reflectometry techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in a research environment with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring undergraduate or postgraduate research students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:

Alexander Hamilton

E: alex.hamilton@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: November 13th, 2025

Position Description

Advertised: 16 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 13 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time