Postdocs, visits, and studentships
with Ion Traps and Quantum Information group

We are interested in hiring a postdoc to work in the Ion Trap group, developing our work on quantum information experiments using a linear ion trap. This requires knowledge of standard techniques in atomic physics experiments, including laser frequency stabilisation, ultra high vacuum techniques and computer control. Experience with ion traps is not necessary, though it would be preferable.

There are several funding opportunities listed below. If you are interested, please first find out more about these by following the contact addresses given. If you find you are eligible for one of these grants, and the dates suit you, or if you have funding from another source, then please get in touch with me, sending a cv or recommendation, and I will explore further. Happy hunting!

Postdoc opportunities with the Steane group:
Possible grant sources
  • Violette and Samuel Glasstone Research Fellowships
    Initially one year, possibility of renewal for up to a further two. No age limit but normally for candidates of not more than 5 years post-doctoral experience. Address enquiries about the scheme to Ms Judith Brown, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX12JD. The final deadline is in January, so you would need to contact Ms Brown during the months before that, and then me.
  • Royal Society/Nato Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
    One year fellowship, applicant obtained PhD within the last 3 years, allpicants from many but not all countries eligible. Ref: (SGK/BLL/NATO) The Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG, tel 0171 839 5561. ezmb016@mailbox.ulcc.ac.uk
  • Industry Fellowships
    Available for scientists working in UK industry, to promote university/industry collaboration. See Royal Society
  • 1851 Research Fellowships in Science or Engineering Two year fellowships. Candidates from British Commonwealth or Republics of Ireland or Pakistan, normally under 30 years old. Ref: Patrick Middleton CB, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, Sherfield Building, Imperical College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London SW7 2AZ. Tel 0171 594 8790.
  • Anglo-Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships Awards for Australian postdocs (not more than 3 years after completing PhD) to work in UK for four to twelve months. Ref: eadesa@raeng.co.uk Tony Eades.

Opportunities for established physicists
  • Astor Visiting Lectureships
    Small grant covers travel and expenses to enable distinguished scientists from the USA to visit Oxford in order to give at least one well-publicised lecture and carry out research. This would be suitable for example for a sebattical period. Dealine: October (for visits during following year). Ref: A. Steane.
  • Keeley Visiting Fellowship
    Wadham College, Oxford. Provides a College base, free meals, social opportunities and some secretarial help for visiting scientists. No further funds, suitable for example in association with a visiting lectureship. Nominated by an Oxford member, plus two further supporting references, dealine January.

Funding for PhD (or DPhil) students
  • Scatcherd European Scholarships
    Ref: international.office@admin.ox.ac.uk , University Offices, 01865 270105
  • Overseas Reserch Students awards scheme
    Ref: as Scatcherd, above.
  • Royal Society Summer Studentships For graduate students, for up to 10 weeks in the summer, for example between finishing a first degree and beginning a PhD. Ref: A. Steane.
Address
Dr Andrew Steane,
Department of Atomic and Laser Physics,
Clarendon Laboratory,
Parks Road,
Oxford OX1 3PU.