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Heriot-Watt University
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ultrafast Quantum-Enabled Immune Screening
Closes 20 Oct 2026
Research
Other
Pay TBCYear groups
Not specified
Deadline
20 Oct 2026
Field
Other
Sector
Research & Academia
Year groups
PhD / Postgraduate Research
Overview
- This position is in the joint project between two QPL research groups.
What you'll do
Eligibility
- PhD (or equivalent research experience) in physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, or expected to have submitted their PhD thesis before commencing the post.
Funding structure
- Salary: Grade 7 - £38,448 - £48,337 per annum.
- 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff.
Application process
- We anticipate that shortlisting and interviews will take place within one to two weeks after the application deadline.
- Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post, (2) Full CV Applications can be submitted until midnight on Tuesday 20th October 2026.
- We recognise that many candidates use AI tools during the application process and are comfortable with AI being used as a supporting aid.
- At interview, candidates will be expected to discuss and provide evidence of the experience, skills and examples included in their application.
About the employer
- Full Time (1FTE), Fixed term for 24 months The Quantum Photonics Laboratory (QPL) at Heriot‑Watt University undertakes research across solid‑state photonics and quantum technologies, engineering coherent light–matter interactions in advanced quantum structures and devices.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.