Salary
£31,387 to £46,485 per annum, pro rata (if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD).
Area
Physics & Astronomy
Location
University Park
Closing Date
Saturday 16 May 2026
Reference
SCI703826
Position Overview
The School of Physics and Astronomy is seeking to recruit a Research associate/fellow to undertake development of magnetic field technologies supporting the development and commercialisation of second‑generation Quantum Technology (QT) systems.
Successful applicants will join an established team of QT researchers and will develop, refine and apply high‑fidelity software‑based simulation tools to advance the design, optimisation and manufacture of magnetic field shielding and control systems for a diverse range of applications.
Responsibilities
* Develop inverse methods and optimisation techniques, including the use of Green functions, to design state‑of‑the‑art magnetic field systems, sub‑systems and components.
* Optimise passive shielding and active field generation subsystems to meet end‑user requirements for performance, size, weight, power and cost.
* Perform requirements definition, software development for design optimisation and component fabrication in close collaboration with academic and industry partners, engineering colleagues and end users.
* Collaborate with experimentalists, medical physicists, neuroscientists, researchers from other disciplines and industry/end‑user partners.
* Write up work for publication and identify new research areas to extend the research portfolio.
Contract
Full time (36.25 hours per week) fixed‑term contract from 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2027.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to speak with a representative supporting women, BAME, LGBTQIA+ or disabled communities. This is separate from the assessment process and will not influence the appointment decision.
Contact
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Mark Fromhold, email Mark.Fromhold@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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