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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)

 

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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"""_________________________________________________________________________ Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Measurements with ATLAS Division Mathematical Physical and Life Sciences Department Physics Location Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 – £46,913 (GB Pounds) per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (36 months) starting on 01/10/2025 Reporting to Prof Alan Barr Vacancy reference 176805 Additional information Closing date – midday on 26th February 2025 Research topic Quantum measurements at the ATLAS experiment Principal Investigator / supervisor Prof Alan Barr Project team ATLAS group Project web site https:www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/atlas Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by the John Templeton Foundation Recent publications See web page above The role The post-holder will be based Oxford or at CERN, and will be expected to take a leading role in the Oxford analysis activities on ATLAS data. This position is aimed at further strengthening the analysis efforts on measurements designed to be sensitive to quantum mechanical properties and processes. Oxford has a large enthusiastic group working on ATLAS, and is very active in analysis, software development and hardware maintenance. It also has a major effort on the upgrade programme for the inner tracker for phase-II running. This post is part of the “Quantum measurement, locality, and reality in high energy experiments” project, which is exploring the foundations of quantum mechanics at high energies. The project brings together collaborators in the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics and the Department of Philosophy, and is funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Responsibilities • Take a lead role in one or more of the measurements sensitive to quantum mechanical phenomena at ATLAS • Manage own academic research and administrative activities in connection with the ATLAS experiment. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines • Participation in detector operations and maintenance as appropriate • Participation in the supervision of graduate students in the Oxford ATLAS group • Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups, including with the Philosophy of Physics group in the University of Oxford • Undertake any relevant training, as required • Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate • Enhance and/or develop new scientific techniques for making measurements at colliders • Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters • Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, and ATLAS meetings, either with other members of the group or alone • Contribute, as appropriate, to the delivery of a public engagement programme to schools • Other comparable duties as ay be required by the supervisor or Head of Department The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. This may include lecturing, small group teaching, and tutoring of undergraduates and graduate students. Pre-employment screening 176805 JD and Person Spec Quantum ATLAS.doc 2 All offers of employment are made subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration (so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities so that we can discuss appropriate adjustments with you), and a declaration of any unspent criminal convictions. We advise all applicants to read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures, found at: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/. Selection criteria The candidate must: • • • • • • hold, or be close to the completion of a doctorate (DPhil or PhD) in experimental particle physics or related field have a record of high-quality research in experimental particle physics that contributes to public results bring experience of presenting research orally including at conferences or workshops be willing to travel to Oxford and to CERN as the work requires show the capability to motivate and co-ordinate multiple aspects of their work to meet deadlines be willing to collaborate with colleagues in philosophy of physics on activities relevant to the project It would be useful if the candidate could: • • • • • • be experienced with the ATLAS analysis framework demonstrate experience of or interest in tests of the foundations of quantum mechanics have a record of drafting and editing papers in experimental particle physics bring experience of contributing to the running/calibration/maintenance of an LHC experiment demonstrate experience of or interest in public engagement with science demonstrate competency in co-supervising, or otherwise assisting, junior team members About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. 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Oxford physicists are probing new ways to harness solar energy, modelling the Earth's atmosphere to predict the future climate, exploring computation on the quantum scale and executing calculations that reveal the fundamental structure of space and time. Particle Physics Sub-department The post-holder will be based in the Particle Physics sub-department, which is one of the six sub-departments that together make up the Department of Physics; these are Astrophysics, Atomic and Laser Physics, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics and Theoretical Physics, with a seventh function (Central Physics) providing administrative and technical support to these sub-departments. Members of all subdepartments take part in research, teaching and matters such as examinations, discussion of syllabi, lectures and liaison with undergraduates and postgraduate students. 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