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Postdoctoral Researcher in Plasma Lens Development

United Kingdom, Manchester 37694.00 - 46049.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Plasma Lens Development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge experimental physics research focused on developing Gabor lens technology for use in novel accelerator systems. You will work within the Department of Physics and Astronomy, supporting advanced plasma confinement and beam manipulation research in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing and upgrading high-voltage electronics and control systems for plasma confinement experiments
  • Designing and delivering experimental campaigns to trap, diagnose and analyse high-density plasmas
  • Developing and applying advanced plasma diagnostics and imaging techniques
  • Supporting the design and specification of next-generation Penning Trap Gabor Lens systems
  • Contributing to grant proposals, reporting and collaborative research activities

Requirements

  • A PhD in physics or a closely related discipline
  • Expertise in charged particle beams (electrons/positrons) and non-neutral plasma traps
  • Experience with plasma and beam diagnostics and data analysis
  • Experience working with high voltage electronics and control systems
  • Strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safe research practices

Nice to have

  • Experience with LabVIEW or similar control systems
  • Knowledge of particle simulations (e.g. Monte Carlo or PIC codes)
  • Background in atomic physics or spectroscopy
  • Experience developing experimental plasma systems
  • Experience contributing to research proposals or publications

What we offer

  • Generous employer contribution pension
  • 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
  • Ride to work and EV car scheme available
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