This is a 2-year fixed-term full-time appointment.

LZ will feature a multi-tonne liquid xenon target to cover the entire parameter space favoured by the leading theories of particle dark matter. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Particle Physics or a related field and will make a major contribution to the detector system of the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter detector. In addition, (s)he will assist in the implementation of a temperature monitoring system based on inorganic scintillators.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.

Please read the "Person Specification and Job Description" before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a CV, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In addition you should arrange for the three letters of reference to be sent to, email: s.geddes1@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not reference letters.

Informal enquiries about this post may be made to, email: h.kraus@physics.ox.ac.uk.

Only applications received promptly by 12.00 noon on 5 August 2013 can be considered.