Quantum Specialist (KTP Associate)

CPI TMD Technologies Ltd and the University of Sussex are looking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled researcher within the area of spectroscopy, quantum optics and atom-light interaction to lead and deliver a project to commercialise an optical atomic clock.

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme co funded by a grant through Innovate UK. It is essential that the post holder understands that a KTP works across the business and the university, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure this position. KTPs offer a wide range of benefits including access to management training, mentoring and a £6,000 Personal Development budget to enable you to upskill during the project.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project management
   • To lead on and deliver agreed project outcomes
   • To provide regular project updates and recommendations to senior company and university members of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership at regular monthly meetings
   • To provide written reports on project progress and technology developments
   • Resolve issues and problems within the project as they arise, identifying solutions and consulting with supervisors

    

2. Research and development
   • To lead on the development of the products throughout the whole product lifecycle, engaging with marketing, communications and manufacturing teams as and when necessary
   • Develop research objectives and proposals with senior CPI TMD Technologies Ltd and university colleagues
   • Conduct research individually and in collaboration with others
   • Analyse and interpret research findings and draw conclusions on the outcomes
   • Participate in internal networks and relevant external networks in order to share learning with peers and project board members
   • Continually update your own knowledge and understanding in the field and engage in continuous professional development opportunities offered by CPI TMD Technologies Ltd, through activities offered by the University of Sussex Quantum Centre and through the KTP programme

    

3. Collaborative working with KTP partners
   • Attend and deliver presentations on project progress at regular KTP meetings
   • Liaise regularly with senior management team members across multiple sites and attend conferences to network with businesses and update knowledge and skills
   • Understand how the KTP process works to support business and university partners and lead on outputs

    

4. Decision Making and Problem Solving: The role holder will be project lead, managing their own workload and ensuring outputs are delivered on time. This will require:
   • Using creative thinking and decision-making skills to explore all possible technical solutions and determine changes, adjusting, developing and reporting on the project plan accordingly
   • Directing problem-solving activities and personal learning with the support of in-company and university supervisors
   • Recommending and agreeing project changes with the Local Management Committee (LMC) members according to research findings
   • Advising company employees on any changes or impacts to manufacturing processes that may be required as a result of developing new products during the project

Working with experts from the university and drawing on expertise from within the company, you will use your skills to follow CPI TMD Technologies’ new product introduction process to:

• Review and redesign atomic clock subsystems
• Source components and suppliers
• Test and characterize subsystems
• Integrate and characterize the atomic clock system