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We offer a diverse range of job opportunities at the Department of Physics from academic and research roles to professional services and support roles. From technicians and engineers to accountants and administrators, everybody in the department plays their part; together, we apply the transformative power of physics to the foremost scientific problems, educate the next generation of leading physicists and promote the public understanding of physics.

Current vacancies

CDT Administrator

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 7: £38,674 - £46,913
Closing date:

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in laser-driven plasma accelerators

Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Closing date:

Business and Fundraising Coordinator COMPOS

Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics
STANDARD GRADE 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
Closing date:

Researcher in Microscopy Image Analysis

Condensed Matter Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum
Closing date:

Deputy Head of Administration and Finance

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 10: £64,228 - £74,191 per annum
Closing date:

Research Facilitator

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Closing date:

Product Assurance Manager/Engineer - Space Instrumentation

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
Closing date: