University of Glasgow Recruitment 2026 | Apply for Research Assistant / Associate (Low Temperature Electronics)

The University of Glasgow, Scotland (UK), has officially announced recruitment for the position of Research Assistant / Associate (Low Temperature Electronics) under the Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering Division.

This research-focused international opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in advanced quantum computing hardware systems and next-generation low-temperature electronic technologies. The selected candidate will work on integrating superconducting and semiconducting quantum circuits with cryogenic electronics to support scalable quantum computing architectures.

The project provides researchers access to globally recognized facilities including the James Watt School of Engineering, the Centre for Quantum Technology, and the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC).

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Body: University of Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Post Name: Research Assistant / Associate (Low Temperature Electronics)
Job Reference Number: 198193
Division: Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering Division
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week
Funding Duration: Initially up to 7.5 Months
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Salary Structure

Grade 6 (Research Assistant):
£33,951 – £37,694 per annum

Grade 7 (Research Associate):
£41,064 – £46,049 per annum

Additional employee benefits and institutional perks are applicable as per university policies.

Eligibility Criteria 

Research Assistant (Grade 6)

Educational Qualification:

• Honours Degree (SCQF Level 10) in Electronics, Physics, Nanotechnology, or related disciplines

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Quantum computing hardware fundamentals
• Josephson junction devices
• Cryogenic electronics
• High-frequency characterization techniques
• Micro/Nanofabrication systems
• CMOS or FPGA systems
• Data analysis and simulation tools
• Machine learning applications in quantum device design

Research Associate (Grade 7)

Educational Qualification:

• Ph.D. (SCQF Level 12) or equivalent professional research experience in quantum electronics or cryogenic systems

Required Experience:

• Independent research experience
• Publication record in reputed journals
• Experience in quantum circuits and cryogenic measurements
• Research proposal and funding support activities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research activities under Principal Investigator Dr. Kaveh Delfanazari
• Develop and test low-temperature quantum electronic systems
• Prepare technical reports and research papers
• Publish findings in high-impact journals
• Present research outcomes at national and international conferences
• Support mentoring and supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students

Visa Sponsorship & Benefits

Visa Sponsorship:
Eligible under the UK Skilled Worker Visa route (subject to UK immigration norms)

Employee Benefits:

• 41 Days Annual Leave
• Pension Benefits
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free 6-Month University Sports Membership
• Access to international research infrastructure

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the official University of Glasgow recruitment portal.

For project-related inquiries, applicants may contact:

Dr. Kaveh Delfanazari
Email: kaveh.delfanazari@glasgow.ac.uk

Official Careers Portal: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-in-low-temperature-electronics-5887991