Graduate Research Assistant

Conducts research on optomechanical systems, analyzes nonlinear cooling results, and prepares research findings for publication.

The Role

Environment, Science and Economy

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Associate to support the work of Luca Dellantonio. The successful applicant will perform research on optomechanical systems. The main aim of the work is to collect results from nonlinear cooling and write a manuscript for publication.

About You

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electr,onically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to conduct original research and write manuscripts.

About Us

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Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England. 

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities.

Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;

• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;

• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.