The UK`s National Physical Laboratory sits at the intersection between scientific discovery and real world application as one of the world’s top three National Measurement Institutes. Every employee at NPL is central to achieving our aim of continuing to innovate and deliver scientific excellence. Our mission is to provide the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.

Join the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) at an exciting time of growth where you will have a great opportunity to maximise Impact from science. We are bold and visionary and we believe anything is possible at NPL.

The role includes

• Designing and performing experimental studies;
• Development and test of advanced techniques for electronic/photoelectronics/thermal measurements;
• Design, development and tests of novel 2D Materials-based devices;
• Working in close collaboration with several large networks;
• Communication with industrial and metrological communities;
• Exploring existing and building up new collaborative networks in the international research community;
• Presentation of research results in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.

A successful candidate should demonstrate experience and knowledge in the multidisciplinary research area, including

• Excellent knowledge of various electrical/optical/thermal modes of scanning probe techniques operational on the nanoscale level;
• Significant previous experience in the area of graphene and 2D materials, e.g. operation of nanodevices made of these materials;
• Experience in transport measurements and development of own measurement setups;
• Good level of programming skills (e.g. LabView);
• Proven collaborative activities;
• Ability to manage scientific and metrological activity on the level of individual tasks;
• The previous research record should be confirmed by relevant publications.

Experience required

• A PhD in physics or relevant disciplines;
• Understanding and enthusiasm in fundamental and applied research;
• Excellent problem-solving, with a record in innovative research;
• Strong communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to manage own time and to work as part of an interdisciplinary project team.

We will be reviewing applications prior to the official close date, so we may change the close date if needed.