Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Optical Control of Spin Defects

We are looking for a

n excellent post-doctoral candidate with a PhD / DPhil (or near completion) in quantum optics, solid state quantum physics, magnetic resonance or related areas. The successful candidate will be part of our research team and involved in designing and implementing experiments, disseminating our work via writing research articles and giving oral presentations at conferences, and participating in the training and management of PhD students. Solid-state spin photon interfaces are central to emerging quantum technologies, such as optical quantum networks and quantum sensors. Point defects in wide-bandgap solids are an example, where the deterministic interaction between emitted photons and electronic and nuclear spins enables photon mediated entanglement for distributed quantum networks. Optical readout of electronic and nuclear spins on the single spin level can give rise to nanoscale sensors of magnetic field, temperature and pressure. This postdoctoral research associate position is for 2 years, based in the Department of Materials, University of Oxford which is located in central Oxford. The successful candidate will be expected to work with (including designing, aligning and operating) quantum optical and magnetic resonance setups and will benefit from the active research environment within quantum-related research in Oxford and will receive support and mentoring towards their own career development. All applications must be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on Monday 1 September 2025.