Research Associate

Full time - Fixed Term (March 2026)

Applications are welcomed for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. In this role you will be a member of the High Energy Particle Physics group and will form part of the Water Cherenkov Neutrino group. The group is engaged in a broad programme of work which involves participation in current and next generation short and long baseline neutrino oscillation experiments including Hyper-Kamiokande (HK), Super-Kamiokande (SK) and T2K, alongside the BUTTON experiment at Boulby.

As a candidate you will have a PhD and, ideally some postdoctoral experience in Particle Physics, a good knowledge of programming within a Particle Physics or similar environment. A strong hardware background will be essential. Experience of calibration systems for neutrino experiments and/or gamma spectroscopy via high purity Germanium detectors would be an advantage.

We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent a contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers great impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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