Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Nuclear Physics

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Nuclear Physics

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annumCollege of Science & Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy / Institute for Particle and Nuclear PhysicsFull-time: 35 hours per week24 months fixed term with possible extensionWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, with a strong connection to experimental investigations, within the Edinburgh Nuclear Physics Group in the School of Physics & Astronomy.The Opportunity:The School of Physics and Astronomy seeks to appoint a strong candidate to a full-time, fixed-term research position within the Edinburgh Nuclear Physics Group.The appointed PDRA will work in the group of Prof. Marialuisa Aliotta (PI) to conduct research in theoretical nuclear physics for the UKRI-funded ERC Advanced Grant “NUCLEAR: NUclear Clustering Effects in Astrophysical Reactions”. The appointed PDRA will develop and apply ab initio reaction modelling methods to support experimental research within the group, addressing key questions in nuclear astrophysics. Working closely with the PI and partner G. Hupin (IJCLab), the PDRA will contribute to, and utilize, a set of tools designed for these purposes. The PDRA will maintain close ties with the PI’s research team, providing ab initio input for R-matrix global fits of experimental data and contributing to the evaluation of astrophysical reaction rates.The level of appointment for the PDRA post will be determined by the selection panel depending on the experience of the successful candidate.This post is full-time (35 hours per week). However, we are open to considering flexible working patterns or requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.Your application should include a motivation letter detailing skills and experience relevant for the post, together with a full CV and an up-to-date list of peer-reviewed publications. The names of two referees should also be provided.For informal enquiries contact Prof. Marialuisa Aliotta ( ) or Dr Guillaume Hupin ( )Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in physics.
• Strong research background and experience in theoretical nuclear physics notably either ab initio methods or few-body techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research.
• Previous supervisory experience at either undergraduate or postgraduate level is welcome, though not necessary.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

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• A competitive salary of £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.
• An exciting, 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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity, and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.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 (opens new browser tab).Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 11 November 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.We anticipate that interviews will be held on Zoom in late November. Further details will be communicated in good time to shortlisted candidates.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 Us: As 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 Team:The 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

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:24:13 GMT

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