OpenFieldKing's Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Photonics & Nanomaterials
Two-year postdoctoral position in the Department of Physics investigating light-matter interactions at the nanoscale and nanostructured materials for quantum information processing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Experimental Physics, Photonics, or Materials Science.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong record of publications in nanophotonics, plasmonics, or ultrafast laser spectroscopy.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried academic Grade 6 position: £42,405 to £49,794/year inclusive of London Allowance, plus 21.6% USS pension contribution
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full-time salaried staff role; no tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official King's College London documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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