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The Department of Physics is recruiting an apprentice to their training scheme to start in September 2024. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme in Mechanical Engineering. The role is workshop based and the use of equipment used in manufacture both manual and CNC machines plus design as the primary skill using computer aided design (CAD), for which training will be given.

The scheme offers:

• Full advanced apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 training in conjunction with either West Suffolk College or Cambridge Regional College, including vocational and technical certificate courses

• A very broad range of experience in a variety of workshops and research groups

• A supportive working environment and mentoring scheme

• Involvement with world-leading research activity.

Applicants should have five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A-C, including Mathematics, Science and English, or expect to gain this level of qualification this Summer.

We are looking for an individual who has a real interest in science and technology and how things work, who demonstrates an aptitude for practical problem solving, with good IT and communication skills.

Fixed-term: 4.5 years.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR team at hr@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA41334 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, is looking for a Senior Stores Assistant to join a small team, responsible for the smooth running of the Stores.

Based on the West Cambridge site, the Cavendish is anticipated to move to its new home, the Ray Dolby Centre, in 2024, which will mark the start of a new era for physics at Cambridge. The new state of the art facility is being purpose built for our world leading research programmes.

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Stores person looking for a new role, where there is a focus on excellence and customer service?

The Senior Stores Assistant will play a key role in the move and the main duties will include, but not be limited to:

• customer service
• receiving goods-in and maintaining stock levels
• supplier liaison
• maintenance of the inventory system
• assisting with stock takes

The successful candidate will be well organised, have excellent working knowledge of a busy Stores and enjoys interacting with a wide range of people.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to Kevin Gleeson at kjg35@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA41319 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are seeking a Senior Teaching Associate in the field of Computational Continuum Modelling and High Performance Computing in the Department of Physics. This post is to support the expansion of the cohort size of the MPhil in Scientific Computing https://mphil.csc.cam.ac.uk/

The successful candidate will provide support and contribute to the continuum stream and the high performance computing teaching schedule, and are therefore expected to have extensive experience in those areas. In particular you should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and show practical experience with, the mathematics of systems of nonlinear inhomogeneous partial differential equations, and shock-capturing, Riemann problem based numerical algorithms for their solution. You must also be proficient in C++ and the techniques required for software development best practice. Familiarity with methods for high-performance computing such as parallelisation is essential. For more information on the course modules, please see: https://mphil.csc.cam.ac.uk/course_structure/.

You will have a proven track record of delivering lectures or computational practical classes, and be an excellent communicator. You must be highly organised and motivated and should demonstrate aptitude for programme coordination. You will hold, or be imminently completing, a PhD in mathematics or physics (or a cognate discipline). Due to the fast-moving nature of the topics covered in the MPhil, you would be expected to participate in the research activities of the research group associated with the programme (Laboratory for Scientific Computing), to maintain your knowledge of the current status of research, and techniques used within them.

You will support the MPhil primarily by: the creation and delivery of course modules; the supervision, assessment and examination of modules, the provision, supervision and assessment of written assignments and research projects across a range of continuum and HPC topics. You will also participate in the administration of tasks associated with the academic delivery of these programmes like overseeing the seminar series and industry led modules, and the coordination and delivery of non-examined short courses on advanced topics or transferable skills.

This post falls within the new Academic Career Pathway scheme for Teaching and Scholarship, further details are available at https://www.acptands.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/acp-overview

Applicants should submit the following documents with their application: Cover letter summarising their suitability for this post; CV; An experience statement of up to two pages setting out their past work in scientific computing related to computational continuum modelling and high performance computing and how it relates to the skills required for this position; A teaching statement (no more than one A4 page) setting out their approach to teaching and the contributions they can make to the MPhil programme in Scientific Computing; Evidence of teaching contribution at undergraduate or postgraduate levels (e.g. lecture notes, computing practical sheets etc). Please include contact details of three referees whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to visit Cambridge in May 2024 to give a teaching presentation, for informal discussions and formal interview.

The position is available immediately with a start date no later than October 2024.

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For informal enquiries please contact Professor Nikos Nikiforakis at nn10005@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA41184 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

Summary: Full-time PhD position funded by UKRI, in the context of the ERC doctoral network GLITTER (12 PhD students), to perform doctoral research in the development of modern antenna technology and radio instrumentation for GNSS-R and Radio Astronomy from space. The PhD candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and will be supervised by Dr Will Handley alongside data scientists at PolyChord Ltd (a spin-out company from the University of Cambridge) and researchers from Dr Will Handley's group based in the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, University of Cambridge. The PhD candidate will benefit from the GLITTER events in order to further improve technical and complementary skills: four one-week training schools, and three workshops. In addition, the PhD candidate will interact with CSIC and SYNTONY through 3 month secondments working with Dr Cardellach and Dr Carrie. `

Description: The next decade will see a revolution in satellite configuration and data processing, with the launch of large constellations of small satellites coincident with ever more demand for earth and sky monitoring. This PhD project aims to develop and apply the cutting edge of Bayesian analysis and machine learning to the optimisation of satellite configurations for GNSS-R. Combining the data science expertise of Dr Handley's Cambridge lab and PolyChord Ltd company with the expertise of the GLITTER network, the PhD candidate will build and deploy the next-generation of analysis tools for the future of satellite earth observation.

Projects will include: - Developing tools for optimising cubesat configurations using PolyChord algorithm as a global optimiser underarbitrary nonlinear constraints - Exploring the application of Bayesian parameter estimation, model comparison and tension quantification in GNSS-R problems - Applying the cutting edge of Likelihood-free inference techniques for simulation-based predictions - Exploring the use of machine learning emulators for enhancing the above processes in speed and accuracy

PolyChord Ltd is a spin-out company (SME) from the University of Cambridge, transferring technology from academia to industry, with current applications including rail monitoring, sensor placement optimisation, protein folding, and battery design. It has a long-term interest in the application of it's know-how and IP to the space sector, and the PhD candidate will be a key part of this process.

Requirements for the candidate: - MSc degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer science or related fields. - Solid mathematical background, outstanding academic records, and excellent communication skills in oral and written English. - Strong Python programming & computing skills - Experience with Bayesian analysis, machine learning & high performance computing is desirable but not essential.

Application Process: The application process will be open until noon on 18th May. The applications received after this date will not be evaluated.

Apply at the following email address: wh260@cam.ac.uk, the email must have a subject line starting with [GLITTER_APPLICATION]

Please provide the following four items, all in pdf format: - Your CV (1 to 2 pages in pdf format) - A list of grades/diplomas, certificates - A list of referees (three at least) - A motivation letter

The four documents should be preferably assembled in a *.zip file with a file name that starts with DC12.

Questions regarding the recruitment can be sent to wh260@cam.ac.uk. To be considered, the email must have a subject line starting with [GLITTER_QR]

Please quote reference KA41198 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

Summary: Full-time 3 year PhD position funded by UKRI, in the context of the ERC doctoral network GLITTER (12 PhD students), to perform doctoral research in the development of modern antenna technology and radio instrumentation for GNSS-R and Radio Astronomy from space. The PhD candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and will be supervised by faculty from the Radio Astronomy group of the Cavendish Laboratory of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. The PhD candidate will benefit from the GLITTER events in order to further improve technical and complementary skills: four one-week training schools, and three workshops. In addition, the PhD candidate will do a research stay (6 months) at the Universite catolique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Nuevue, Belgium, to work with Prof. Christophe Craeye, lead of the GLITTER project.

Description: Global Navigation Satellite Systems-based Reflectometry (GNSS-R) is a powerful way to retrieve information from a reflecting surface (e.g. for Earth observation) by exploiting GNSS as signals of opportunity. Depending on i) the sensing platform (ground-based, airborne, spaceborne), ii) the reflecting surface (ice, sea, land), and iii) the number of antennas (typically one for ground-based applications, and two in airborne/spaceborne receivers); the system/receiver provides different results, which allow for different applications. One of the main challenges for modern GNSS-R applications is the detection of extremely faint signals in the presence of noise and/or interference. Equally, radio cosmology from space-based platforms, aims at the detection and study of minute radio signals of cosmological origin, in the presence of much brighter noise signals.

From a front-end / antenna point of view this calls for innovative designs of both the antenna and radio receiver aswell as the calibration techniques to enable maximum science extraction. Frequency bandwidth, spectral smoothness and compactness are some of the key design drivers for such instruments to be airborne on small, power-limited platforms. Exploiting state of the art antenna technology (e.g. metasurfaces and lenses) the PhD student will work on to design of novel antenna systems and calibration techniques for application-specific solutions, meeting the need for high information and data volume and high dynamic range.

The student will be exposed to the extra-disciplinary field through a secondment at a partner close to the end application to realise the impact of instrumental design and calibration. At the end of the project, we would expect the student to have developed suitable metrics to quantify the performance of an optimal antenna system design for modern GNSS-R and space-based Radio Astronomy applications; Design and computational modelling of a wideband, light and steerable antenna for GNSS-R applications (also contributing to the prototyping and test of "best" design according to the metrics developed); and to develop suitable calibration strategies for the specific application.

Requirements for the candidate: -MSc degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering, or related fields. -Solid mathematical background, outstanding academic records, and excellent communication skills in oral and written English. -Knowledge on basic radio instrumentation and Matlab/Python programming skills. -Knowledge on GNSS and/or Radio Astronomy are a plus.

Application Process: The application process will be open until noon on 18th May. The applications received after this date will not be evaluated.

Apply at the following email address: ed330@cam.ac.uk, the email must have a subject line starting with [GLITTER_APPLICATION]

Please provide the following four items, all in pdf format: - Your CV (1 to 2 pages in pdf format) - A list of grades/diplomas, certificates - A list of referees (three at least) - A motivation letter

The four documents should be preferably assembled in a *.zip file with a file name that starts with DC11.

Questions regarding the recruitment can be sent to ed330@cam.ac.uk. To be considered, the email must have a subject line starting with [GLITTER_QR]

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We are looking for an Administrator to work within the new Maxwell Centre, providing support to its varied community, including academics, students, industrial partners and liaison officers. This position is an excellent opportunity for a driven, conscientious individual to develop their skills and experience. The main aim of this role is to ensure the Maxwell Centre operation on the academia-industry interface runs smoothly and provide overall administrative support to its occupants and external stakeholders.

The Maxwell Centre is hosted in a £26M state of the art building in the heart of the West Cambridge campus. It operates from within the Physics department but is serving as a gateway to Cambridge Physical Sciences and Technology overall, linking through to several departments as well as outwards to industry and businesses of any size. This appointment will provide overarching administrative support for the Centre; in due course offering opportunities to be proactively involved in administration related initiatives and projects.

The role holder will:

• act as one of the main points of contact for staff, visitors and external enquiries on matters regarding the Maxwell Centre,
• organise meetings,
• collect, manage and distribute information, including reporting,
• make arrangements for visitors and new arrivals,
• line-manage the Maxwell Centre Assistant Administrator and supervise other junior staff members and contractors working within the building,
• assist Centre staff with purchases and finance management as well as help with various other tasks as required, commensurate with the grade.

The broad scope of this role provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, including learning new transferrable skills. This is an exciting and varied role that would suit an organised administrative generalist, willing to work in a busy environment, who is looking for a challenge and opportunity to develop. We are looking for someone who has the following demonstrable skills:

• The aptitude to understand and follow processes as well as lead on continuous improvement and designing new processes;
• The ability to prioritise and take ownership of tasks by managing their own workload and delegating as appropriate;
• Excellent interpersonal as well as written and spoken communication skills; and ability to recognise and adapt style and format of communication to match various audiences and situations;
• Ability to actively problem solve; and
• Willingness to engage and learn.

For full details of the post and person specification, please see the Further Information.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (0.8 FTE) or other flexible working arrangements.

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Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Aga Iwasiewicz-Wabnig, ai261@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA41110 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are looking for an Assistant Administrator to work within the new Maxwell Centre, providing support to its varied community, including academics, students, industrial partners and liaison officers. This position is an excellent opportunity for a driven, conscientious individual to develop their skills and experience. The main aim of this role is to work with the Maxwell Centre Administrator to ensure the Maxwell Centre operation on the academia-industry interface runs smoothly and provide daily administrative support to its occupants and external stakeholders.

The Maxwell Centre is hosted in a £26M state of the art building in the heart of the West Cambridge campus. It operates from within the Physics department but is serving as a gateway to Cambridge Physical Sciences and Technology overall, linking through to several departments as well as outwards to industry and businesses of any size. This appointment will provide daily administrative support for the Centre; in due course offering opportunities to be proactively involved in administration related initiatives and projects.

The role holder will:

• act as one of the main points of contact for staff, visitors and external enquiries on matters regarding the Maxwell Centre,
• support room booking and organisation of meetings,
• collect information and keep records
• administer induction process and organise access for visitors and new arrivals,
• assist Centre staff with purchases and restock Maxwell Centre's operational supplies as well as help with various other tasks as required, commensurate with the grade.

The broad scope of this role provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, including learning new transferrable skills. This is an exciting and varied role that would suit an organised administrative generalist, willing to work in a busy environment, who is looking for a challenge and opportunity to develop. We are looking for someone who has the following demonstrable skills:

• The aptitude to understand and follow processes as well as input into designing new ones;
• The ability to prioritise and take ownership of tasks by managing their own workload and asking for help as required;
• Excellent interpersonal as well as written and spoken communication skills; and ability to recognise and adapt style and format of communication to match various audiences and situations;
• Ability to input into problem solving as a member of a team; and
• Willingness to engage and learn.

For full details of the post and person specification, please see the Further Information.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (0.8 FTE) or other flexible working arrangements.

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Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Aga Iwasiewicz-Wabnig, ai261@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA41114 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The VISIONLAB, led by Dr Sarah Bohndiek, uses next-generation imaging sciences to advance our understanding of tumour evolution. We apply the latest multispectral imaging hardware, together with biophysical models and machine learning methods, to studies in both mouse models and patients.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to join the VISIONLAB, which is co-located in the Department of Physics and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge. You will drive forward a multidisciplinary project advancing our understanding of optical wearable technologies. In particular, you will be responsible for pioneering new spectroscopy technologies that can be applied in a wearable setting to provide accurate quantification of haemoglobin and other relevant biomarkers.

The VISIONLAB is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and curiousity-driven individual with a PhD in a topic related to biomedical optics. Experience in human multispectral imaging, creation of dynamic blood phantom circuits, Monte Carlo modelling, and computational image reconstruction are essential. Practical knowledge of translational research in clinical trials and preclinical research in animal models are desirable. You should be able to demonstrate a strong track record of scientific publication and presentation at international research meetings, commensurate with their research experience. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the laboratory, excellent communication and team working skills are essential. Key responsibilities will include: development of a prototype wearable approach suitable for use in a phantom and clinical setting; advanced computational modelling and simulation; collection and analysis of experimental data; and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.

For more information on the research of the laboratory, please see http://www.bohndieklab.org. Email molly.payne@cruk.cam.ac.uk with informal enquiries or specific questions about the role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor Sarah Bohndiek (seb53@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact PHY Rutherford HR rutherford.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA41075 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

A position exists for Research Associate in 21-cm Cosmology Data Analysis and Interpretation.

The aim of the role is to study the early epochs of the Universe (Dark Ages, Cosmic Dawn and Epoch of Re-ionization) via analysis of the 21-cm line from atomic Hydrogen. With several promising experiments (both single antenna and interferometric) attempting the detection and the study of the 21-cm hyperfine transition, this is currently one of the hottest areas of cosmology studies. The postholder will work on analysing the data from the radio telescopes using advanced Bayesian pipelines, aiming at the elusive detection. Furthermore, a successful candidate will be expected to interpret the data and constrain state of the art theoretical models of the cosmology and astrophysics governing the early epochs of the Universe.

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher to work on analysis and astrophysical interpretation of the data coming out of the 21-cm cosmology experiments we are currently working on (e.g. REACH, project funded by an ERC Consolidator grant via UKRI funding and where Cambridge is the lead institution, and HERA). The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of astronomers, physicists, and engineers. They could also join other related efforts, such as the development of data pipelines for the Square Kilometre Array 21-cm experiments or the CosmoCube space mission, as well as to develop their own research.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or close to obtaining) in physics, astronomy or closely related area with a proven track record in radio cosmology. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in 21-cm cosmology as demonstrated by publications in major journals. A solid understanding of Bayesian statistics is desired. The candidate will also have the ability to communicate effectively its own research and to perform relevant tasks for the projects they will work on, including liaising with academic partners, organisation of meetings, etc.

The post holder will be part of the Cavendish Radio Cosmology group (www.cavendishradiocosmology.com), located at the Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE.

Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263 (Grade 7). Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £32,982) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Dr Eloy De Lera Acedo (ed330@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact mott.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA41061 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are sought for a part-time crystal growth technician in the group of Prof. Suchitra Sebastian (www.quantum-materials.phy.cam.ac.uk). The role will include carrying out routine crystal growth methods using the chemical vapour transport method. The successful candidate will maintain and operate the horizontal tube furnaces used for chemical vapour transport, which are located in the Maxwell Centre. This role will support experimental research; samples grown by the role-holder will be characterised by researchers using the AMCS (Advanced Materials Characterisation Suite) based in the Maxwell Centre. Work will be performed in the Sebastian Laboratory in the Maxwell Centre, University of Cambridge.

Applicants will have an undergraduate scientific or engineering degree, or equivalent scientific background. Candidates should have demonstrable practical laboratory experience. The position is available immediately.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. The position is part-time at 0.4FTE.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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For informal enquiries please contact Professor Suchitra Sebastian at ses59@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA41039 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are seeking an experienced System Developer/Administrator, who will participate in creating IT infrastructure that will support the next generation of scientific discovery, as part of the Cavendish Laboratory's £300m Ray Dolby Centre project. Joining a local IT Services team of 13 people, you will become a member of the 6-person IT Infrastructure group as a systems developer. You will share responsibility for maintaining and improving our application and server infrastructure, including our locally developed digital signage and buildings occupancy systems (Python, Flask, Raspberry Pi), which are now used across 22 University of Cambridge institutions. Ongoing work also includes maintaining and developing our WordPress hosting service and other business support applications, as well as general server and network automation applications/scripts. Major upcoming coding projects include significant changes to our teaching information system, Jira Service Management integrations with rollouts to multiple business functions, and a variety of API work connecting third-party software and scientific systems together as part of integrated workflows designed for use in our new building. You will ideally have significant experience with web-based software development, preferably on Linux servers, where you can also act as a system administrator and troubleshoot application issues. We primarily develop systems using Python (Flask, Django, PostgreSQL) and PHP, using GitLab (CI/CD) within an Agile project planning approach supported by Jira Software. The nature of the role means some work onsite will be required, but hybrid working is supported. In return for your commitment to us, you would be joining a supportive department with an active commitment to building community, diversity and growth with flexible working practices, wellbeing initiatives and personal and professional development opportunities.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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For informal enquiries please contact Mike Moriarty (Head of IT Transformation): mm2228@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA41018 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance.

A position exists for Research Assistant/Associate in Quantum Materials research.

Position Description: The Cavendish Laboratory's Quantum Matter group is looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to investigate electronic and magnetic states in unconventional superconductors. The successful applicant will study the electronic structure of superconducting quantum materials near quantum phase transitions by examining quantum oscillations in high magnetic fields and at low temperatures. Material classes to be investigated include narrow-band d- and f-electron intermetallics, pnictides, and transition metal oxides such as the ruthenates and cuprates. The group operates a wide range of crystal growth and characterisation equipment, including a mirror furnace, two rf-induction furnaces and a wide range of box and tube furnaces, a PPMS, two SQUID magnetometers and a VSM, and we have access to relevant x-ray facilities within the University. The group has developed key high pressure techniques relevant to this project, such as patterned high pressure anvils, microcoils within the anvil cell sample space, and rf tank circuitry for indirect resistivity measurements in anvil cells. The low temperature, high field work will be carried out mainly at the Cavendish lab, using our 20.4 Tesla/1mK cryomagnetic facility, with opportunities for further measurements at international high field facilities (e.g. US, France, Holland). Complementary high pressure lattice structure determination by x-ray diffraction will take place at the Diamond Light Source Synchrotron in the UK. Within this programme of research, you will be particularly responsible for low temperature, high magnetic field, high pressure measurement and technique development.

Eligibility: You should have a PhD (or close to obtaining) in Physics or in a related discipline, with a strong track record of research in the area of experimental correlated electron physics. You should have experience with at least one of the experimental techniques relevant to the project (high magnetic field measurements, measurements at cryogenic temperatures, high pressure measurements). Other skills which will be valued include: crystal growth, computing, knowledge of the physics of strongly correlated electron systems. A demonstrated ability to work independently is essential.

The post holder will be located at the Department of Physics Cavendish Laboratory JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK.

Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263 (Grade 7). Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £32,982) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Prof. M. Grosche (fmg12@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact mott.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA40982 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The High Energy Physics group at the University of Cambridge seeks to appoint an outstanding researcher to join its effort on the LHCb experiment. One full-time-equivalent position is envisaged to work on physics analysis of charmless B decays as part of the ERC-funded KstarKstar project, led by Dr. Matt Kenzie.

The successful candidates will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Particles Physics (or a closely related area) with a proven track record in scientific investigation from the conception stage through to publication, with clearly defined individual contributions as demonstrated by publications in major journals. They will have a strong background in data analysis techniques and algorithms in experimental particle physics and experience in computing and advanced programming in C++ or Python. They will also show evidence of ability to identify new research opportunities or develop new techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership (or evidence of future leadership potential), experience in taking initiative and/or developing own ideas independently, and experience of working in an international collaborative environment.

The candidates will also have demonstrated the ability to write reports, present results and contribute to academic papers, as well as to work efficiently as part of a team.

The post holders will be located at the Department of Physics Cavendish Laboratory JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK, with the possibility of both long-term-attachment and shorter travel to CERN where appropriate.

Appointment at research associate is dependent on having a PhD including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD. In this case, appointment would be at the level of Research Assistant, Grade 5 (point 38). On receipt of PhD award, the appointee would move to Grade 7, Research Associate (point 41).

Ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

Please submit the names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of reference to support your application.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Dr Matt Kenzie (mk652@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact PHY Rutherford HR rutherford.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA40915 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are seeking a highly-motivated and skilled administration Manager, to lead a busy operations Hub within the Cavendish Laboratory. We are currently at an exciting point in the Cavendish 150-year history as we prepare to relocate to a stunning, state of the art facility, the Ray Dolby Centre.

The Hub Manager and their team provides a vital, dedicated support service, that encompasses all standard areas of general administration, primarily finance and grants, but also HR, to academics, principal investigators and their groups, in the management of their research activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is confident leading and developing a small, but dedicated team of people, or someone who is looking to experience a different operational environment and feels they are ready to demonstrate and develop skills in a post with more managerial responsibility.

You will have outstanding organisational and administrative skill, be able to manage confidently multiple, and sometimes conflicting deadlines, and on occasion, work effectively under pressure. As the main point of contact with hub members across different staff and categories, and the outward face of your administrative hub, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues across all areas in the Department and beyond. The administration hub is part of a broader professional services team, and interactions and relationship development with those teams will be key to the success of this role.

The Essential requirements (E) outlined in the further particulars are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do the job to the high standards required.

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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Sarah Hedger, Deputy Departmental Administrator at deputy.departmental.administrator@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA40886 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years, or until the Grant End Date (30th September 2026), whichever is earliest.

The Frontier of Atomistic Simulation Techniques (FAST) group at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge aims to fill a Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate position, for 2 years with the possibility of extension, subject to funding. This position is intended as a group position in a research programme on 'Atomistic insight into liquid-phase heterogeneous catalysis' involving Assistant Professor Christoph Schran, who leads the FAST group.

We are particularly interested in the application and methodological development of machine learning techniques to combine electronic structure and modern sampling techniques in liquid-phase heterogeneous catalysis. Experience in some, but not all, of these areas is expected from the successful candidate. In close collaboration with the members of the group and other groups in Cambridge, the role holder will push forward the methodological description of reactions at solid/liquid interfaces and apply these techniques to reactions of high societal relevance, such as CO2 reduction or water splitting.

As part of the Lennard-Jones Centre, which brings together the materials and molecular modelling community in Cambridge, the role holder will be in direct exchange with other leading groups in the field. Furthermore, embedded in the Theory of Condensed Matter group, the role holder will overall be connected to a lively and stimulating scientific and social environment, with regular activities ranging from internal and external group seminars, graduate lectures, and introductory presentations on topics of current research.

The role holder will be expected to conduct postdoctoral-level research in the FAST group. Collaboration with other members of the group, in particular other postdocs and junior members, as well as collaborations across and outside the department are highly encouraged. The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the general life and scientific environment of the group, e.g., contributing to the organisation of internal and external seminars, and offering graduate-level lectures based on their current topic of research.

The successful candidate will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Physics, Theoretical or Computational Chemistry, Materials Modelling (or closely related disciplines), with a proven track record in conducting and publishing scientific research in modern materials and molecular modelling. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in using machine learning to combine electronic structure and sampling techniques in the study of complex materials, as well as candidates with experience in computational heterogeneous catalysis. The candidate will also have the ability to manage workload, engage in collaborations and communicate results in talks and presentations.

The post holder will be located at the Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE.

Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263 (Grade 7). Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £32,982) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

The names and contact details of two referees are a necessary part of the submission. Referees will be contacted automatically following an application but applicants are strongly advised to prepare nominated referees for the need to provide references by 15th April.

Interviews for the role are anticipated to take place in April and May 2024. If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Prof Christoph Schran (cs2121@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact mott.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA40840 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

A position exists for Research Associate/Research Assistant in Quantum Networks.

The aim of the role is to develop technologies for an efficient optical interface to a nuclear-spin memory in semiconductor quantum dots, and perform proof-of-concept experiments on storage of spin-photon entanglement. An interface between a stationary matter and a flying optical qubit is a fundamental building block of the inter-connects that will make quantum technologies useful on a large scale. This project will leverage and combine recent developments in spin coherence and optical collection efficiency with single quantum dots to make such leap forward possible. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across quantum optics and semiconductor spin physics.

The successful candidate will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD Physics or a cognate discipline with a proven track record in spectroscopy of semiconductor materials, spin resonance techniques, and time-resolved correlation measurements. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in experimental quantum optics with either atoms or solid-state emitters as demonstrated by publications in major journals. A solid understanding of open quantum systems and of microfabrication of optical systems is required.

The candidate will also have the ability to perform coding relevant to analysis and instrumentation work, to design mechanical and electrical components of the experimental apparatus, and to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.

The post holder will be located at the Department of Physics Cavendish Laboratory JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant (pre-PhD) £28,929 to £33,348, Research Associate (post-PhD): £35,308 to £43,155.

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To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account and log in before completing the online application form.

Ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor Dorian Gangloff (dag50@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact PHY Rutherford HR rutherford.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA40823 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Maxwell Centre, hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory, is the hub for academia-industry interactions. It serves several departments across the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology, bringing in external partnerships with industry. The Maxwell Centre offers impulse, a 12-week hybrid programme followed by alumni Masterclasses and mentoring as a catalyst for both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, with a sharp focus on the development of high-potential technology innovation into a commercial proposition and prioritising "high potential" business cases. Since 2017, impulse alumni have raised over £134m in funding and investments.

We now invite applications for the role of Programme Manager to support the Head of impulse. This role will play a crucial part in contributing to impulse¿s long term growth, developing and carrying out strategic plans for scaling up the programme. The role is primarily working within a small impulse team and the Maxwell Centre, as well as working collaboratively in the delivery of the programme with short-term staff, external consultants, liaising with academic/ professional stakeholders from the departments of the University and over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, business experts, and innovation community.

The role requires different levels of management skills from strategic to operational level responsibilities to ensure the successful delivery of impulse, including financial planning, administration, marketing and sales and detailed programme management. Another key responsibility will be to build and support relationships with impulse internal and external partners including academic and industry partners for impulse's revenue generation and sustainable growth. The Programme Manager will be supported by the impulse Programme Coordinator and the departmental administration of the Cavendish Laboratory.

Candidate should be:

• educated to degree level

• have experience in project management

• highly organised with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills as they will be expected to communicate regularly with impulse's stakeholders and networks within Cambridge and internationally

• have substantial experience in programme management in business and/or university setting

• a fast learner, capable of planning, organising and prioritising project-related tasks to meet short-term and long-term objectives

impulse's mission is to bring together a combination of world-class scientists, hands-on entrepreneurs, specialist investors, business experts to make amazing ideas possible. impulse operates in an entrepreneurial environment and we are looking for an entrepreneurial Programme Manager who will thrive in this environment and who has a passion, and determination in helping the next generation of scientist entrepreneurs succeed and contribute towards impulse's growth.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2025 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Yupar Myint, Head of impulse at impulse@maxwell.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA40729 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

A position exists for Research Assistant/Associate in astronomical interferometric image reconstruction.

The Astrophysics Group at the Cavendish Laboratory has an on-going program developing and exploiting state-of-the-art optical and near-infrared instrumentation for astronomers worldwide. As part of this program, the group develops computational methods to analyse data from optical interferometers such as the VLTI, CHARA and the MROI.

The role holder will work under the supervision of Dr. John Young to develop a new multi-spectral image reconstruction algorithm for optical interferometry. The new method will apply variational inference to the non-convex inverse problem, drawing on the earlier development of RESOLVE for radio interferometry. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Astrophysics Group members Prof. David Buscher and Prof. Chris Haniff, and external collaborator Prof. Fabien Baron (Georgia State University).

The role would suit a candidate with experience of classical Bayesian inference techniques for analysis of sparse and noisy datasets, in domains such as astronomy/astrophysics, geophysics, and image processing. Candidates must be skilled at scientific programming in Python, with knowledge of the C++ and/or Julia languages an advantage.

The post holder will be located at the Department of Physics Cavendish Laboratory JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0HE, UK.

Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263 (Grade 7). Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £32,982) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Appointment at research associate is dependent on having a PhD including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded).

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account and log in before completing the online application form.

Ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

The names and contact details of two referees are a necessary part of the submission. Referees will be contacted automatically following an application but applicants are strongly advised to prepare nominated referees for the need to provide references by Sunday 31st March.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Dr. John Young (jsy1001@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact mott.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA40739 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in which to develop your finance career in a world-leading academic department and University?

The Department of Physics is seeking a highly motivated and professional individual to undertake financial duties in one of our administrative Hubs, providing proactive support to academic and research staff.

Candidates will be educated to HND, HNC level 4/5 vocational qualification (or equivalent level of practical experience) and have AAT Intermediate or equivalent (or working towards). Candidates will also need to have previous accounting experience, excellent organisational and communication skills and be IT literate.

This role has a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with administrative services, managing departmental finances, conducting routine and ad-hoc financial reporting, and providing financial training. You will be expected to work proactively with academics, researchers, and departmental budget holders, building strong and effective working relationships to ensure efficient and appropriate processes.

The postholder will be involved in all aspects of finance, including general ledger and research grant management and reporting, as well as purchasing, facilities charging, invoice processing, managing expense claims, and overseeing a team credit card.

It is vital that you possess excellent inter-personal skills to be able to work well with the Hub team and manage good working relationships with a wide variety of people from all over the world, in order to gain an understanding of the needs of academics and research staff and deliver a responsive financial service to them. You will be involved in contributing to continuous improvements in the Department's financial administration through close cooperation with the central Finance team.

The Department is looking forward to major developments, including moving to a state-of-the-art, multi-million pound new building due for completion in 2023. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department and we would like a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us.

The Department is committed to supporting training and development opportunities such as AAT accreditation.

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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Jingwen Chen, Mott Hub Manager at jc536@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA40727 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 12 April 2024 in the first instance.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor U Schneider (uws20@phy.cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact PHY Rutherford HR rutherford.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA40628 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.