We are seeking a full time Laboratory Manager to join Professor Ares’ research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). This post is externally funded and is fixed term for 1 year.  

 

You will have responsibility for the oversight of two laboratories with 4 dilution refrigerators, involving approximately 9 graduate students and 4 postdoctoral researchers. The successful candidate will ensure that all procedures carried out in the space and on the equipment provided adhere to protocols, as appropriate, and are correctly documented. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the three dilution refrigerators and schedule pro-active annual preventative maintenance. You will run health checks, “O” ring seal inspections, an perform remedial work to ensure optimal system performance.

 

You should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering or a related area together with relevant experience. You should have  excellent understanding of the mode of operation and components of dilution refrigerators and have previous experience of working in a laboratory and the ability to manage in an organised manner the day-to-day tasks related to the operation of cryogenic equipment.

 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Natalia Ares (natalia.ares@materials.ox.ac.uk)  

 

Only online applications received before midday on the 7th January 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement (describing how your experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

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