Research Associate in Topological Matter

at  Imperial College London

FURTHER INFORMATION

More information about the Department of Physics, the Matter Community and the staff benefits that we offer can be found on our webpages.
This post is available for 24 months, with flexible start date from Spring 2025 onwards.
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Frank Schindler email f.schindler@imperial.ac.uk.
Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Juraci Didone Section Administrator email: jdidone@imperial.ac.uk or Dahlia Cordova, Administrative Assistant, email: d.cordova@imperial.ac.uk
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don’t hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We’re here to help.

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

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• Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
• Download: Research Associate In Topological Matter Job Description.Pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don’t hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We’re here to help.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Associate in Topological Matter to explore topological phenomena in condensed matter physics beyond the confines of electronic band theory. The potential focus areas include (but are not limited to) interacting quantum materials, driven and open quantum systems, and nonlinear and time-modulated metamaterials.
As part of this position, you will join Imperial’s Theory of Topological Matter group led by Dr Frank Schindler in the Department of Physics. Here you will have the opportunity to assist with the supervision of PhD and Master students, host visitors, and co-organise workshops.
In addition to the Theory of Topological Matter group, you will become a member and be actively involved in events of the Matter Community at the Department of Physics, which includes experimental and theoretical scientists across condensed matter, ultracold atoms, and metamaterials.
You will have significant freedom in choosing your own research agenda and cultivating collaborations both on a national and international level. This posting comes with dedicated funding for travel and equipment.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

You will carry out independent research projects and collaborate with members of our research group. Your specific research projects will be highly flexible; we will decide on them together based on the evolving research landscape and your skills and preferences.
You will submit research articles to peer reviewed journals and present them at conferences. Your other activities will include assist with the supervision of PhD and master students, inviting and hosting visitors, and organising workshops. We have already secured funding to organise an international workshop on topological matter in summer 2026. You would actively shape the workshop’s scientific programme and participate in hosting it.
You will also be encouraged to make use of Imperial’s excellent resources for your professional development offered by the Postdoc and Fellows Development Centre.