"Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Dot Device Characterisation"

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in quantum dot device characterisation to join Prof. Natalia Ares research group at the Department of Engineering Science central Oxford. The funds supporting this research project are provided by the Horizon Europe Guarantee via Innovate UK (Grant Reference Number 10058287) and by US Army: Department of Defense Awarding Office, and is fixed-term for 4 months.

This position combines two complementary research directions at the forefront of quantum technologies: 1) the development of high-fidelity, scalable control systems for solid-state spin qubits, and 2) the modelling of thermodynamics and energy exchange in quantum dot devices.

You should be able to develop protocols to measure, characterise and control quantum devices, including machine-learning-based approaches, and to evaluate the thermodynamic costs of quantum operations. You should work effectively as part of a team and engage constructively with collaborators.

You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or be near completion, together with relevant experience in the field.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Natalia Ares (email: natalia.ares@eng.ox.ac.uk)

For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

Only online applications received before midday on 25 March 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology. Keywords: Quantum dots, Qubits, Machine learning, Quantum thermodynamics