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Research Assistant-Experimental Physics
Requisition ID: 29659
Location:
Newcastle, GB
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Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full Time
Posted Date: 17 Aug 2026
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Salary: £33,951 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
The Role
We are excited to launch this new opportunity for a Research Assistant in Experimental Physics to join us in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University. Are you enthusiastic about spearheading pioneering research discoveries? Our research aims to tackle fundamental questions and propel innovations for the development of low-carbon technologies.
You will join a collegiate and welcoming team with expertise in device fabrication and nanomaterials. We are looking for a Research Assistant to work on confined fluidic transport for a fixed-term period of 9 months. This will involve modelling fluidic transport, material characterisation, optical microscopy, and spectroscopy. We are looking for a candidate who will enjoy working in the collaborative and dynamic environment at Newcastle University. Candidates should have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with knowledge and experience in measurements, analytical modelling, data analysis and programming skills, and experience in setting up in-house experiments and measurement techniques. Candidates should have a background and formal training in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field, with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to organise their own research activities and manage their time effectively.
This is a fixed-term position for 9 months, with an estimated start date of 1 September 2026. We would welcome requests for flexible working and, depending on the needs of the role, blended working opportunities to work remotely as well as on campus may be considered.
Support and Benefits
We follow the Researcher Development Concordat: Researcher Development | Our Research | Newcastle University. We enable all colleagues to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. This commitment secures our thriving research culture and vibrant research environment. Our offer to each individual and their researcher development includes mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications’.
Please reach out to Dr Vasu Kalangi, at
[email protected] to have a chat about this opportunity. We are committed to making the process accessible to everyone and can provide additional support or adjustments to meet your needs.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide evidence of how you meet the essential criteria required for the role, outlined in 'The Person' section of the job description, by uploading a cover letter along with your CV.
Find out more about the Faculty SAgE here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities will include nanomaterial characterisation, building customised measurement set-ups, literature review, and drafting research articles
Perform material and device characterisation (e.g. optical microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy) and data analysis
Collaborate on original research tasks with colleagues and industrial partners
Carry out administrative tasks associated with the lab, including organisation of project meetings and documentation
Plan and manage own workload, with guidance from colleagues as required, and contribute to running the laboratory
Collect, analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes
Co-ordinate own work with that of others, use problem solving to affect the achievement of research objectives and contribute to the planning of the project(s)
Present information on research progress and outcomes to a Principal Investigator or groups overseeing the research project
Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the research project’s dissemination, in whatever form (report, papers, chapters, books)
Use research resources (including, where required, laboratories, workshops and specialist equipment) as appropriate
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge and experience of experimental measurements, data analysis and programming skills relevant to physics research
Experience in setting up in-house experiments and measurement techniques (e.g. optical microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to organise own research activities and manage time effectively
Attention to detail and ability to work at high levels of accuracy
Ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences
Proven ability to analyse data and write-up results
Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent IT skills in all major office applications
The ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems
Attributes and Behaviour
Commitment to working positively as a member of a multi-skilled research team
Ability to negotiate and prioritise multiple, competing responsibilities and to work to deadlines
Commitment to continued professional development
Understanding of good practice in equality, inclusion and diversity
Qualifications
Honours degree or higher qualification in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 29659
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