Physicist / Materials Scientist: Multiferroics - Cambs / Japan

Job Description

My clients in Cambridgeshire are looking for a Physicist / Materials Scientist: Multiferroics. This role is commutable from Cambridge, Bedford, St. Neots, Huntingdon, Sandy, Yaxley. The successful candidate will spend 3-6 months in the UK before transferring to Tokyo.JOB PURPOSE: Develop next generation Multiferroic materials and technologies for eco-friendly electronic devices. Undertaking research to develop, characterise and research the quantum physical properties of novel solid-state multiferroic materials. Such materials demonstratemultiple properties such as ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism and ferroelasticity.KEY RESULT AREAS: Research ranging from fundamental verification of material properties through to practical application. Utilising the quantum properties of multiferroic materials to demonstrate novel device results and developments. Create and demonstrate prototype devices that leverage the fundamental benefits and features of multiferroic materials for future commercial applications.MAIN ACTIVITIES: Working in a collaborative team to develop new multiferroic materials for use in energy harvesting and memory applications. Development of energy harvesting devices based on multiferroic materials, including but not limited to thermoelectric and bulk photovoltaic devices. Collaboration with other researchers and institutes to develop memory devices based on the developed multiferroic material. Experimental evaluation of quantum physical properties of multiferroic materials and their impact on device performance. Analysis of results to identify key parameters which impact device performance and use the data to make recommendations for improvements to both devices and materials. Optimisation of device fabrication processes to improve performance and demonstrate the potential of using such multiferroic materials in novel energy harvesting devices. Support the development of theoretical understanding of new multiferroic materials and devices. Collaborate with the wider team in Japan and the UK to accelerate, progress and support the commercialisation of new applications arising from multiferroic materials. Develop, document and deliver project plans focussed on R&D research aims in combination with the project leads and research teams. Timely, accurate reporting of results, conclusions, and recommendations for next steps. Presentation of data in one-to-one discussions, team meetings and at wider discussion forums. Identification of intellectual property, filing of invention disclosures, and providing feedback to ensure high quality patent applications.KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:Essential PhD (or equivalent experience) in a related field such as Solid State or Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Physics or Materials Science or a related discipline. Desirable Experimental preparation of solid-state materials samples using sputtering or other in-organic deposition/growth techniques. Measurement and analysis of materials properties, including low temperature phenomena (sub-4K). Design, preparation and evaluation of test devices and application prototypes. Theoretical physics of solid-state materials and/or quantum phenomena.Salary circa £38-40k per annum but flexible for the right candidate.To apply for this Physicist / Materials Scientist: Multiferroics role in Cambridgeshire / Japan please contactus ASAP!