Post doctoral research assistant in irradiation damage of high temperature superconductors

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the United Kingdom is seeking an outstanding researcher with a background in transport measurements and irradiation damage in materials. Candidates should have a relevant PhD or be near completion in Materials Science or Physics. The role involves conducting pioneering experiments and requires excellent communication skills. Interested applicants must submit their applications online by 12 noon on 9 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant PhD or near completion in Materials Science or Physics.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic transport measurements.
• Ability to plan and deliver complex research projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pioneering in situ irradiation experiments.
• Manage and lead complex research projects within a team.

Skills

Cryogenic transport measurements

Communication skills

Project planning

Education

PhD in Materials Science or Physics

Job description

We are looking for a

n outstanding researcher with a background in transport measurements of high temperature superconductors and irradiation damage of materials, who is self-motivated and able to plan and deliver a complex research project. You will have a relevant PhD (or be near completion) in Materials Science or Physics and will have hands on experience of performing cryogenic transport measurements and planning irradiation campaigns. You will be working as part of a team of researchers in the Materials Department, bringing expert knowledge to drive forward our pioneering in situ irradiation experiments. The role requires a relevant PhD(DPhil), excellent communication skills and an interest in performing state-of-the-art experiments at external facilities such as Surrey Ion Beam Centre, Birmingham neutron source, ISIS neutron and muon facility and Diamond Light Source. All applications must be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 9 January 2026.