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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

Receptionist

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 3: Grade 3: £26,948 – £27,838 p.a.
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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in First Principles Computational Condensed Matter Physics

Condensed Matter Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 7: Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Closing date:

Building Services Technician - Chilled Water and Compressed Air Systems

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 6: Grade 6 - £34,982 - £40,855
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Space Instrumentation Assembly Technician

Professional and support services
STANDARD GRADE 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum
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Senior Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Weather & Climate Impacts on Health

Atomic and Laser Physics
RESEARCH GRADE 8: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
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Cryomagnetics Technician

Condensed Matter Physics
STANDARD GRADE 5: 31459 - 36616
Closing date:

Sub-Departmental Administration Officer

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