Overview
Senior Research Associate in Superconducting Electronics
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)
Closing Date: Saturday 01 August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Reference: 0456-26
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic researcher for a new project to develop superconducting electronics using graphene Josephson junctions (G-JJs). G-JJs offer the opportunity to build superconducting electronics that can be controlled electrostatically, avoiding magnetic fields that can interfere with other superconducting devices such as quantum sensors or qubits. The project includes wafer-scale fabrication for G-JJs across an entire wafer (up to 200 mm with plans to scale to 300 mm). The SuperICQ consortium is a funded EU Pathfinder Open project aiming to develop superconducting electronics using this fabrication process and to integrate them with superconducting qubits. At Lancaster, we will characterize individual junctions, design and test parametric amplifiers, characterize tunable resonators, and demonstrate multiplexed qubit readout. As a member of the consortium, you will collaborate with partners at VTT (Finland), Aalto (Finland), and Chalmers (Sweden).
Lancaster is a major player in superconducting quantum devices in the UK and benefits from extensive nanofabrication, cryogenic, and electronics infrastructure. You will work in the Quantum Technology Centre at the Physics Department of Lancaster University and will travel as necessary to liaise with project partners and to attend national and international workshops and conferences.
Funding and contract
Funding is available to appoint to this post as soon as you are available. You will join us on an indefinite contract. However, the role remains contingent on external funding, which at this time is for 24 months with a possible extension of a further 12 months.
About Lancaster University and diversity
The Physics Department is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address inequality and promote wellbeing for all colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.
Contact and how to apply
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Michael Thompson (m.thompson@lancaster.ac.uk). For more information about Lancaster, visit the university site. Apply Online and view job details further under the university jobs section.
