Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental condensed matter physics, device materials and nano-optics

About this role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in experimental condensed matter physics and nano-devices, within the Di Martino Group at the University of Oxford. The project will explore the interaction of light with functional materials at the nanoscale, with a particular focus on antiferromagnetic and ferroelectric oxides, nonlinear optical phenomena, and plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy.

The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced optical techniques including dark-field spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, ultrafast and nonlinear optical measurements, and second harmonic generation (SHG) to investigate magnetic, electronic, resistive and ferroic functionality in thin film materials and nanodevices. This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 2 years, working 37.5 hours per week.

About You

With a background in experimental physics, materials science, electrical engineering, nano-optics, photonics, or a related discipline, you will be a self-motivated researcher capable of planning and delivering independent research projects within a collaborative environment. You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Photonics, or a closely related field. You will have experience of experimental research in areas such as optical spectroscopy, microscopy, photonics, condensed matter physics, materials and electrical characterisation, or related fields.

About the Project

The project aims to investigate emergent optical, electronic, and magnetic phenomena in functional thin film materials and nanodevices, including antiferromagnetic oxides, ferroelectric materials, and other quantum and correlated systems.