Vacancies
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Staff posts
There are no staff vacancies open at the this time.
Academic posts
Director of the Masters in Quantum Technology
The post holder will be the head of a significant research group, and a recognised authority in their field. They will lead the group, with responsibility for the development of its strategic direction. They will take primary responsibility for a programme of independent externally funded research projects. The post will be held in association with Reuben College. The successful candidate will be appointed to a Fellowship by Special Election at Reuben College, and will be a member of the Governing Body of the College.
The post holder reports to the Head of Department and acts as a team leader, setting clear task objectives, developing productive working relations and line-managing the other members of the team. The post holder contributes to their development through induction, appraisal, and coaching.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in the broad area of Quantum Physics and will be expected to engage in research projects and mentorship of graduate students, to lead independent research project, and to lead on the teaching and administration of the MSc in Quantum Technology as MSc course director. As part of the department’s commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we strongly encourage applications from all who consider they meet the requirements of the post, particularly including from candidates from groups who are underrepresented in academic posts at Oxford and/or in quantum technologies.
It is anticipated that the teaching and course director elements of this role will require around 50% FTE effort, averaged across the academic year, as part of this full-time position (with the rest of the time for remaining academic duties).
About you
The post holder will hold a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with significant post-qualification research experience, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies, and be a recognised international authority within the specialism. The post holder will also have experience of managing research projects and staff, provide evidence of an established international publication record and the ability to strategically lead the delivery and further development of an interdisciplinary masters course in the area of quantum technologies.
Application Process
For further details about the role, please see the job description. You will be required to upload a supporting document, along with a CV, publication list, research statement and teaching statement and the details of three referees as part of your online application. Please see ‘How to apply’ section of the JD for further details.
You should arrange for your referees to send their letters by the closing date to alpadmin@physics.ox.ac.uk. Please ask them to put as Subject: ‘Vacancy ID: Applicant’s name, Referee’s initials’ and provide the reference in pdf format with filename .
Applications must be made through the link below.
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Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 11 May 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in early June 2026.
Associate Members of Common Room
Reuben College welcomes the talents and experience of those outside of its direct membership and seeks to open its doors to a wider range of colleagues. Reuben’s ‘Associate Membership of Common Room’ (AMCR) adds to these initiatives.
Elected AMCR membership is for academics and professionals with an academic connection to the College’s interests and themes. The majority of associate members are expected to be drawn from the University’s postdoctoral researchers, but the College also has the capacity both to elect postholders more established in their career, and/or from outside of the University.
Associate Members of Common Room will receive the College termcard and the right to book onto advertised Reuben College dinners and events at guest rates and without the need for a College ‘host’.
Applications
At this time the College has up to 20 elected AMCR vacancies and, whilst it is particularly keen to increase membership in the Social Sciences and Humanities, welcomes applications from across all academic disciplines.
Prior to any application being submitted, it is expected that anyone applying to be elected as an Associate Member of Common Room has had a conversation with a Governing Body Fellow who would then be asked by the College to speak to their application. You can find a list of Reuben Fellows here (please filter by 'Governing Body Fellow'). Candidates are advised to contact one of those most closely related to their academic theme.
Applications must be emailed to the President’s EA, Chloe Mak on president-pa@reuben.ox.ac.uk.
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Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 12 May 2026
