Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Computational Quantum Physics

Location: Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford

Salary: Grade 7: £33,309 -£40,927 per annum

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Experimental High Energy Density Physics.

The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of up to 4 years subject to funding.

This role will be to provide experimental support to our project focused on developing novel spectroscopic techniques in high energy density physics, and fielding them in dynamic compression experiments at x-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) facilities. Using these and related techniques, we aim to measure the electronic structure of extreme states of quantum plasmas for the first time, and understand how they evolve under material compression and phase transformation. For a flavour of the work we do, some recently published related work using resonant inelastic scattering can be found here: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.125.195001

The successful candidate will work within the wider research group and lead our efforts on developing and fielding a wide range of x-ray spectroscopic and scattering diagnostics on dynamic compression experiments at XFEL facilities. The candidate will actively work on the design and preparation of these experiments, and will play an important role in the data analysis and interpretation. The candidate will endeavour to connect the experimental observations with theoretical and computational predictions performed in the wider research group and collaboration.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

Applicants should hold a PhD, or be close to completion, in physics or a related field, and have a strong background in experimental physics using laser or x-ray sources.

Previous experience working on high energy density systems, or in fielding x-ray spectroscopy diagnostics, will be an advantage.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently on cutting-edge research projects, to communicate their research, objectives, and interests effectively, and to work well within a larger international research environment.

Please direct enquiries about the role to Dr Sam Vinko. ([email protected] )

Only applications received before midday (UK time) 7 June 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application. 

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