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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

Senior Researcher (ion trap research group)

Atomic and Laser Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 9: £56,623 - £65336 (with a discretionary range to £73,296) per annum
Closing date:

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in trapped molecular ions

Atomic and Laser Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Closing date:

Trusted Research Manager

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 8: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Closing date:

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in CP violation measurements

Particle Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Closing date:

Building Services Technician – Chilled water and Compressed Air systems

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 6: Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum
Closing date:

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Radio Astronomy

Astrophysics
RESEARCH GRADE 7: Grade 7: £39,424-£47,779 per annum
Closing date:

CNC Machinist-Technician

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 5: 32108 - 37338
Closing date: