Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Measurements at ATLAS

Location: Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Measurements with the ATLAS experiment.

The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 3 years and will start on 1 October 2025.

The post is part of a John Templeton Foundation funded project which is exploring the foundations of quantum mechanics in high energy collisions.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in one or more measurements sensitive to quantum mechanical phenomena with the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to undertake public engagement activities and 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 collider physics.   

Previous experience with quantum measurements and/or public engagement would be an advantage.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a record of high-quality research in experimental particle physics, good communication skills, capacity to motivate and coordinate their work, and be willing to collaborate with colleagues in philosophy of physics.

Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof Alan Barr (alan.barr@physics.ox.ac.uk)

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) 26th February 2025 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.

Applicants should ask the referees to send their letters of reference directly to ppadmin@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date (a letter by e-mail is sufficient)

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