We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Automatic Tuning of Quantum Dot Devises to join Natalia Ares’s research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by US Army: Department of Defense Awarding Office, and is fixed-term 2 year contract Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will help ensure a healthy and vibrant research environment within Natalia Ares’s Research Group. This will involve leading, devising, coordinating and supervising research projects in this area, including the work involved in the collaborations with project partners, guidance to researchers and students, and winning further funding to underpin the research. You should possess a Ph.D/D.Phil with post qualification experience. You should possess the ability to develop new research projects and raise research funds through making grant applications. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings is essential. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Natalia Ares (email: natalia.areseng.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 closing date 10th January 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), 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. £48,235 to £57,255. Grade 8