Laboratory and Electronics Technician

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Department of Physics invites applications for a Laboratory and Electronics Technician to support cutting-edge terahertz research and the development of integrated receivers in collaboration with partners in Germany.

The successful candidate will apply specialist expertise in electronics, RF systems and lab-based experimentation to assemble, test and optimise bespoke electronic/optoelectronic systems, contribute to experimental design and work with academic and external

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electronics, physics, engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong practical problem-solving ability and ability to work independently in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical input in electronics, RF systems, device integration and laboratory systems.
• Develop, assemble, test and optimise bespoke electronic and optoelectronic systems for THz instrumentation.
• Collaborate with academic staff, researchers and external partners to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Electronics

RF systems

Lab equipment handling

Education

Electronics/Physics/Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Prototyping tools

Job description

Applications are invited for a Laboratory and Electronics Technician position in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford to support advanced research activities in integrated terahertz (THz) technologies.

The project will unite novel nanowire terahertz technology from Oxford with unique custom-designed integrated circuits from project partners in Germany, to create sensitive terahertz receivers. Our objective is to create multipixel arrays for applications in non-destructive testing, remote sensing and quality control.

The successful candidate will provide specialist technical expertise in electronics, RF systems, device integration and experimental laboratory systems within a multidisciplinary research environment. The role involves applying substantial technical knowledge and practical expertise to develop, assemble, test and optimise bespoke electronic and optoelectronic systems supporting frontier THz instrumentation research. The postholder will contribute specialist technical input to the design and implementation of experimental systems and will work closely with academic staff, research staff and external collaborators to deliver technical solutions to complex research requirements.

You should hold a degree, HND, NVQ4, BTEC Advanced Award or equivalent professional experience in electronics, physics, engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a strong background in advanced laboratory-based research or technical development activities within a scientific or engineering environment. Demonstrating an excellent practical problem-solving ability, strong communication and collaborative skills, and ability to work independently within a research environment is essential for this role.

We will consider an underfill at grade 5 if the successful applicant cannot meet all of the criteria, with an appropriate amendment of duties.

Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof Michael Johnston [e-mail]

The post is available initially for a fixed-term until 31 May 2028, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

The closing date of applications is 12 noon on Monday 19th October 2026