Project Officer - Quantum Many-Body Physics
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,236 to £37,694 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 3LE |
| Company: | Durham University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 25001296_1764863808 |
Summary
A part-time fixed-term Project Officer position is available to support a new research project within the Durham Quantum Light and Matter group. The position is funded by UKRI and the research project is focussing on understanding the behaviour of interacting many-body quantum systems. The project is a collaboration with researchers in Durham, London, Birmingham, France, Germany and the USA. The post holder will work directly with Prof. Simon Cornish (Physics) the science lead and overall programme manager. To find out more, visit the project webpage: Durham Quantum Light and Matter webpage:
Please note that this role may involve travel beyond the University, including visits to project partner institutions, external events and collaborative meetings. Flexibility and willingness to travel are therefore important aspects of the role.
This role is offered on a fixed term (5 years) part time (14 hours per week) basis. Working pattern will be subject to agreement.
The target start date for this position is no later than 1 February 2026.
What you are required to submit:
* A CV.
* A covering letter or statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.
Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Professor Simon Cornish (s.) would be happy to speak to you.
The post is part time, and fixed term for a 5 year period.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
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