Research Fellow on Functional Magnonics

The main role of this position is to conduct experimental research on spin dynamics in novel magnetic nanostructures. We will characterise the spectral response of such magnets, both uniform and propagating spin-wave modes. The researcher on this post will perform cutting edge microwave measurements with local experts and analyse the obtained data to interpret underlying mechanisms. This post is funded by a collaboration programme with a group of Prof. Will Branford and Dr Jack Gartside where another postdoctoral researcher has been placed for our joint work. While novel functionality such as spectral control and non-reciprocilty controlled by dipole magnetic interaction would be a prime aim, the resultant effect could be considered as a building block of neuromorphic computing that both groups are specialised at (see Lee et al., Nat. Mater (2024) and Gartside et al., Nat. Nano. (2022).) The researcher is highly encouraged to present their own work in international/domestic conferences.
We expect a team play with other group members who work on similar research topics. As a senior researcher, we also expect wider contribution to any activities across the whole research group where appropriate and possible. Responsibilities include good management of their own research, good maintenance of research facilities they used as a main user and good communication with their line manager.

Required skills for this role include high-frequency spin dynamics measurements and understanding of magnetism, spin transport and spin dynamics. Fluent English both in writing and speaking is essential since you will be working within a dynamic research team. Good research track record that demonstrates your excellence of research would be required.

The London Centre for Nanotechnology is a UK-based multidisciplinary enterprise operating at the forefront of science and technology. Our purpose is to solve global problems in information processing, healthcare, energy and the environment through the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Founded in 2003, the LCN began as a joint venture between University College London and Imperial College London, based at the Bloomsbury and South Kensington sites; from 2018 King's College London joined the collaboration from its base on The Strand. The LCN occupies a purpose-built eight storey facility in Gordon Street, Bloomsbury (opened in 2006) as well as extensive facilities within different departments at South Kensington and The Strand. The Centre's experimental research is supported by leading-edge modelling, visualisation and theory through its access to state-of-the-art clean-room, characterisation, fabrication, manipulation and design laboratories., As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)


• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme


• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)


• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan


• Immigration loan


• Relocation scheme for certain posts


• On-Site nursery


• On-site gym


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay


• Employee assistance programme


• Staff Support Service


• Discounted medical insurance