Lab Assistant

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.





The Department of Physics are looking to recruit a Lab Assistant to support
the Superconducting Quantum Device Development team and to help PDRAs and PhD
students in the group to develop ultra-sensitive superconducting quantum
devices operating in cryogenic environment using multiple high-end
microwave/millimetre/sub-millimetre equipment.





You will be an experienced member of the team providing technical and
administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories.





**What We Offer**





As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs





**About You**





Knowledge in the below is essential for this position





• operation of ultra-sensitive devices



• cryogenic experiments



• superconducting device test



• software coding



• superconducting device fabrication



• microwave engineering and experimental setup





Experience in working in a laboratory environment and hazardous chemicals is
also essential





**Application Process**





You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6 May 2024