Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job DescriptionGrade UE07: £40,247 – £47,874 per annumCollege of Science and Engineering/School of Physics and Astronomy/ Particle Physics TheoryFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed-term: for 3 years; 1st September 2025 – 31st August 2028We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics.The Opportunity:This position will contribute to the research undertaken by Dr. Gurtej Kanwar towards the development of generative AI models for lattice QCD calculations. Research activities will involve both theoretical advancements of machine learning methods and practical implementations of these methods. The position is for a fixed term of three years. The calculations are to be performed, in part, using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics.

• Strong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories.

• Experience in programming for either scientific or machine learning applications in a UNIX environment.

• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

• Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work.

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. We strive to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Application instructionsApplications should be submitted before 3rd January 2025 (11:59PM GMT). If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Please upload a CV and a brief research statement (less than 3 pages) and provide the names and contact details of at least three referees. The referees will be approached for letters after the long-listing process.Please feel free to contact our HR team at admin-hr@ph.ed.ac.uk regarding any technical issues, and address any enquiries regarding the position to Gurtej Kanwar (gkanwar@ed.ac.uk).The particle theory group at the University of Edinburgh has a very strong ongoing research effort in particle phenomenology, amplitudes, lattice field theory and cosmology, supported by 18 faculty members, and around 10 PDRAs and 30 graduate students. This includes nine faculty members working in lattice field theory (Peter Boyle, Luigi Del Debbio, Vera Gülpers, Max Hansen, Roger Horsley, Gurtej Kanwar, Anthony Kennedy, Brian Pendleton, and Antonin Portelli) as well as faculty members with strong overlapping interest including Prof Roman Zwicky. The successful applicant will also be a member of The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, which brings together the various strands of research in theoretical physics across the whole of the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics. The group is committed to giving you the support needed to nurture your talent.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab).The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.About UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the TeamThe School of Physics and Astronomy is in the College of Science and Engineering and comprises the Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics (IPNP), the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) and the Institute for Astronomy (IfA). We have around 100 academic staff, over 120 research staff and around 65 professional services staff.The School of Physics and Astronomy was ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 listing for the quality, scale and breadth of its research by Times Higher Education. Consistently ranked within the top 20 physics departments worldwide, these results confirm the exceptional performance of our staff, our excellent facilities, and our world-leading research.The School runs undergraduate programmes at BSc and MPhys level in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, Astrophysics and (jointly with the School of Chemistry) Chemical Physics. The undergraduate programme has flexible entry and exit points, creating courses of variable duration and level. The School accepts around 230 new undergraduates into its programmes each year and has current student populations of over 800 undergraduates, 50 taught postgraduates and 220 research postgraduates.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.The School of Physics and Astronomy holds Athena SWAN Silver and IoP Juno Champion awards, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality.

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:18:52 GMT

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