Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ion Trap Quantum Computing

Location: Atomic and Laser Physics, Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ion Trap Quantum Computing.

The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 3 years, with the possibility of extension depending on funding.

The Oxford Ion Trap Quantum Computing group currently hosts one of the world’s highest performance networked quantum computing demonstrators, capable of remote Bell-pair production at rates approaching 200Hz. The combination of high rate and high fidelity remote entanglement has allowed us to make world-first demonstrations in the areas of quantum cryptography, quantum metrology, and distributed quantum computation. In this project, we plan to push all of these areas further, with experiments in blind quantum computing, quantum repeaters, and enhanced metrological quantum advantage.

We seek a highly-motivated and technically-skilled scientist to join our team in pushing networked-based quantum computing to the next level. As well as driving forward the design, development and implementation of the experiments outlined above, duties will include preparing scientific papers, presentations and reports, assisting with the supervision of graduate and project students and contributing to the smooth running of the wider group.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

Applicants should hold, or be very close to obtaining, a doctorate in physics or a related field, and ideally possess a strong background and/or interest in experimental quantum optics or atomic physics.

Previous experience in the field of ion trapping will be essential.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of the relevant basic theory, skills in data analysis and numerical modelling, and a strong research track record.

Please direct enquiries about the role to:

Prof David Lucas, (david.lucas@physics.ox.ac.uk)

Only applications received before midday (UK time) 11^th August 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.

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