Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Hatef Sadeghi at hatef.sadeghi@warwick.ac.uk.
This full-time fixed term post is available within the Quantum Device Modelling group for one year finishing no later than the 31 March 2027.
You will undertake research on European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Open project “ATYPIQUAL” to assist the Principal Investigator and project partners in the successful execution of the project. ATYPIQUAL’s main aim is to unveil a room temperature quantum technology platform based on a novel generation of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons.
You will be based at the University of Warwick and be involved in a highly interdisciplinary consortium with experimental collaborators from academia and industry including EMPA in Switzerland, TU Delft in the Netherlands, TU Dresden in Germany, and CNRS and THALES in France.
You will be expected to undertake independent and collaborative research on the theory and modelling of electronic and magnetic properties of molecular materials, quantum transport through them between electrodes, and will be expected to write up your research for publication, to deal with any management/administration matters that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met. You will also be expected to co-supervise PhD and MSc students within the group and contribute to grant writings.
Further information on the Quantum Device Modelling group can be found: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/nanolab.
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
About You
You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (Condensed Matter Theory, Atomistic Modelling of Materials, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Nanoscience or a closely related field), with a strong A level (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering. A track record of publication in high ranked journal(s) is essential.
You should be able to demonstrate strong computational modelling capabilities using first principle methods (e.g.: density functional theory), and expertise in quantum transport calculations and programming. Expertise in quantum transport and using machine learning algorithms for first principle calculations will be distinct advantage.
You should be able to work independently and to participate creatively in refining research directions. You are expected to present the scientific results in project meetings, at national and international conferences, and publish in high-ranked peer-reviewed journals. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and IT skills, and will be able to interact effectively with experimental collaborators.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
The post will be based within the Quantum Device Modelling group in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, which is one of the leading unified Engineering schools in the UK.
The Quantum Device Modelling group is an international leader in computational quantum engineering of advanced materials and devices and is fully equipped with all necessary infrastructures including the state-of-the-art high end computing facilities.
The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award, and the University holds an Institutional Silver award.
Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
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