Careers at ISOCTA

[IMAGE: Group of approximately 30 people seated in a conference room with a presenter at a whiteboard covered in equations]

Figure 1: Institute colloquium in the Building 7 conference room. Staff from all divisions attend the fortnightly seminar series. (Photograph 2003.)

ISOCTA offers opportunities for scientists, engineers, and technical support staff across its research divisions and operations groups. The Institute values sustained, long-term contributions and provides a collegial research environment with exceptional experimental facilities.

Current Openings

No positions are currently advertised. Vacancies are posted on this page and circulated through partner institutions when available.

Recently Filled Positions

Position	Division	Closed	Reference
Senior Cryogenics Technician	Cryogenics (Bldg 2)	2004-01-15	ISOCTA-2004-01
RF Systems Engineer	Electromagnetic Systems	2003-10-31	ISOCTA-2003-07
Health Physicist (part-time)	Operations / Safety	2003-08-15	ISOCTA-2003-05
Vacuum Systems Technician	Vacuum & Surface Science	2003-05-30	ISOCTA-2003-03
Computational Physicist	Plasma & Thermal Sciences	2003-02-28	ISOCTA-2003-02

Working at ISOCTA

The Institute offers competitive compensation, a contributory pension scheme, private medical coverage, and relocation assistance where applicable. On-site amenities include a staff canteen in Building 7, secure cycle storage, and shower facilities.

All positions are subject to pre-employment screening and, where applicable, security clearance at a level commensurate with the role. Information on clearance requirements is available in the personnel security policy.

Speculative Applications

The Institute does not accept speculative applications or unsolicited CVs. Vacancies are advertised only through this website and, occasionally, through selected academic partner institutions.

Graduate & Postdoctoral Opportunities

ISOCTA does not operate a formal graduate programme. Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers are hosted through collaborative arrangements with partner universities. Enquiries should be directed to the relevant division head via the collaborations office.

[IMAGE: Researcher in cleanroom suit seated at an optical table with laser and THz equipment, adjusting a fibre-coupled emitter]

Figure 2: Postdoctoral researcher operating the THz time-domain spectroscopy system in Building 3. The fibre-coupled photoconductive antenna assembly is visible in the foreground.