Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Applications are invited fora Postdoctoral Research Assistant post in Ultra-low Temperature Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Oxford.

Position available for 2 years, with a possibility of extension to 3 years.

This project will develop an ultra-low-vibration microkelvin refrigerator for use with ultra-high-Q mechanical oscillators.

The ideal PDRA candidate will have a combination of specialized knowledge, skills and successful experience in the following research areas:

•         Microkelvin  Refrigeration

•         3He/4He Dilution  Refrigeration

•         High-field Superconducting Magnets

•         Microkelvin  Instrument Design and Fabrication

•         Ultra-low Vibration Techniques

•         Superconducting Quantum Inference Devices

•         Ultra-high-Q Mechanical (Torsional) Oscillators 

•         Quantum State Sensing & Qubits        

•         High-frequency Data Acquisition and Control Electronics

•         Data Management, Analysis 

Applicants should hold a PhD (or be close to obtaining) in experimental ultra-low temperature physics. Demonstrated skills should include capability to design, fabricate and procure components, assemble, integrate, test  and operate ultra-low temperature scientific instruments.

They must have the ability to lead ultra-low temperature research, generating consequential and fundamental scientific discoveries, whilst managing and coordinating academic research and administrative activities of themselves and the ultra-low temperature physics research team.

The successful candidates will be able to adapt and develop; new and existing scientific techniques plus experimental protocols to the research objectives of the project. They must also be able to test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from ultra-low temperature research instruments.

More information about the requirements for this role can be found on the Job Description, the link to which is below.

Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof. J.C. Séamus Davis  Contact: [email protected].

Supplementary Information on the Department/Research Centre and the post is available at the following URLs:

Only applications received before 28 April 2023 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.