Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Measurements at ATLAS

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Measurements with the ATLAS experiment.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 3 years and will start on 1 October 2025.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post is part of a John Templeton Foundation funded project which is exploring the foundations of quantum mechanics in high energy collisions.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post-holder will have the opportunity to undertake public engagement activities and to teach.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.&#160;&#160;&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Previous experience with quantum measurements and/or public engagement would be an advantage.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof Alan Barr (alan.barr@physics.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>Applicants should <strong>ask the referees to send their letters of reference directly to</strong> <strong>ppadmin@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date</strong> (a letter by e-mail is sufficient).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div> </div>