Research Fellow in Imaging with Atomic Magnetometers

The aim of the project is to progress the technology further, with specific application in industrial monitoring. A major component of the project will be the determination of the limits of the technique for specific use cases.
There are 2 positions which are funded for 10 months in the first instance, with a start date of March 1st 2025.
Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a statement of research interests and plans (3 pages maximum), and the contact information for two references. A cover letter can be included using the "Statement in Support of your Application" section of the online form. Applicants should arrange for details of two referees to be included in their application.
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Prof. Ferruccio Renzoni f.renzoni@ucl.ac.uk

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Experimental Physics or a related discipline (Physics). They will also have experience in Atomic Magnetometers.
Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication.

UCL is one of the world's top universities based in the heart of London. It is a modern, outward-looking institution. UCL's staff and former students have included 32 Nobel prizewinners. It is a truly international community: more than one-third of our student body - more than 35,000 strong - come from 150 countries and nearly one-third of staff are from outside the UK.
The Laser Cooling group at UCL, led by Prof. Ferruccio Renzoni, pioneered the technique of electromagnetic imaging with atomic magnetometers. The group is currently exploring applications of the technique in different fields, ranging from the medical to the security sector.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be a Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38,357 - £41,005 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
What we offer
At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more!
For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 or in the Physics & Astronomy department.
These include people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion