Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job DescriptionGrade 7: £40,247 to £47,847 per annum – Postdoctoral Research Associate or Grade 8: £49,250 to £60,321 per annum – Research Fellow, depending on experience.COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING / SCHOOL OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYFULL TIME / 35 HOURS PER WEEKFixed Term 3 years, OCTOBER 1, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 30, 20284x Positions.Applications are invited for up to 4 Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow positions at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. Two positions to work on asymptotic expansions for higher order QCD corrections to LHC observables. Two positions to work on the mathematical structure of multi-loop scattering amplitudes and on the development of bootstrap methods for computing them.The Opportunity:(asymptotic expansions) The successful candidates will contribute to the European Research Council Consolidator Grant project “Feynman Graph Expansions for high Precision”. Research activities include developing and employing the method of regions for series expansions for Feynman amplitudes and cross section calculations relevant for the LHC.(mathematical structure) The successful candidates will contribute to the European Research Council Starting Grant project “The Perturbative Scattering Amplitude Bootstrap”. Research activities include developing a better understanding of the mathematical structure of scattering amplitudes and developing more efficient methods for their computation.The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The School strives 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.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
• Knowledge of quantum field theory and experience in perturbative calculations.
• (asymptotic expansions) Knowledge of the current research frontier in one or more of the following areas: scattering amplitudes, Feynman integrals, method of regions, infrared divergences and subtraction, integration-by-parts (IBP) reduction, method of differential equations, soft collinear effective theory (SCET), resummation, next-to-leading power (NLP).
• (mathematical structure) Knowledge of the current research frontier in one or more of the following areas: scattering amplitudes, Feynman integrals, infrared divergences, supersymmetry, positive geometries, the motivic properties of iterated integrals.
• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.
• Capability of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work.

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Application Information:Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
• 2 references letters to be send to physics-references@ed.ac.uk

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

The Higgs Centre’s goal is to achieve breakthroughs in our basic understanding of the universe. Our work spans a broad range of disciplines, covering all length and time scales. The particle theory group has a very strong ongoing research effort in particle phenomenology, scattering amplitudes, lattice field theory, and cosmology, supported by 19 faculty members, 17 PDRAs and fellows, and around 33 graduate students. The group is committed to providing you the support needed to nurture your talent.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 right to work webpages(opens new browser tab)Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 3 February 2025.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.Interviews will be held shortly after closing date.The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.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.

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Edinburgh

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:23:02 GMT

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