Research fellow
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,608 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | University of Warwick Campus, Coventry |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Warwick |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 111257-0126 |
Summary
This is a full time, fixed term post for up to one year, ending no later than 31st July 2027.
The School of Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Quantum Device Modelling group (www.warwick.ac.uk/nanolab) to undertake research on the EPSRC New Investigator award project, “NanoCool,” and to assist the Principal Investigator in the successful execution of the project.
The main objective of NanoCool is to unveil a room-temperature quantum technology platform based on a novel generation of atomically precise nanoclusters for cooling and energy harvesting.
You will undertake independent and collaborative research on the theory and modelling of electronic and magnetic properties of Nanoclusters, quantum transport through them between electrodes, and will be expected to write up your research for publication.
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 handle any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met.
You will be expected to co-supervise PhD and MSc students within the group.
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as, Condensed Matter Theory, Atomistic Modelling of Materials, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Nanoscience or a closely related field (or nearing completion).
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable research experience, proven by the publication record in high profile journals, in the theory of molecular electronics or modelling nanoelectronic devices
You will also have strong practical experience with theory of quantum transport and modelling electronic and magnetic properties of molecular- or nano- materials.
It is essential that you have sufficient breadth or depth of computational research and methods such as DFT codes, Green’s function method, programming skills, and machine learning.
You will have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, word processing, familiarity with computer graphics, and a proven ability to use IT to write technical research papers and presentations.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to prepare manuscripts for publication are essential.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure.
Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
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).
The School of Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Quantum Device Modelling group (www.warwick.ac.uk/nanolab) to undertake research on the EPSRC New Investigator award project, “NanoCool,” and to assist the Principal Investigator in the successful execution of the project.
The main objective of NanoCool is to unveil a room-temperature quantum technology platform based on a novel generation of atomically precise nanoclusters for cooling and energy harvesting.
You will undertake independent and collaborative research on the theory and modelling of electronic and magnetic properties of Nanoclusters, quantum transport through them between electrodes, and will be expected to write up your research for publication.
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 handle any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met.
You will be expected to co-supervise PhD and MSc students within the group.
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as, Condensed Matter Theory, Atomistic Modelling of Materials, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Nanoscience or a closely related field (or nearing completion).
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable research experience, proven by the publication record in high profile journals, in the theory of molecular electronics or modelling nanoelectronic devices
You will also have strong practical experience with theory of quantum transport and modelling electronic and magnetic properties of molecular- or nano- materials.
It is essential that you have sufficient breadth or depth of computational research and methods such as DFT codes, Green’s function method, programming skills, and machine learning.
You will have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, word processing, familiarity with computer graphics, and a proven ability to use IT to write technical research papers and presentations.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to prepare manuscripts for publication are essential.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure.
Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
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).