Postdoctoral Research Associate

**Job Description**
Up to three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available to pursue experimental research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. These positions are part of a five-year Programme Grant on “Quantum Many-Body Physics with Ultracold Polar Molecules” funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The research leverages expertise in creating and trapping ultracold RbCs molecules to synthesize and study artificial quantum materials, using ultracold molecules arranged in regular arrays to probe novel quantum phenomena in strongly interacting quantum systems.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Initiative and creativity.
• Appropriate skills and knowledge for experimental research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
• Experience and familiarity with techniques used in the study of ultracold gases.
• Operation of magneto-optical traps.
• Production of quantum degenerate gases.
• Optical trapping and optical lattices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small research team.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Ph.D. in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics or a closely related field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Experience and familiarity with the techniques used in the study of ultracold gases, including the operation of magneto-optical traps, the production of quantum degenerate gases, optical trapping and optical lattices.

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