Research Assistant/ Associate in Quantum Gases

Job title:

Research Assistant/ Associate in Quantum Gases

Company

Newcastle University

Job description

Salary:Research Assistant: £31,396 to £32,982 per annumResearch Associate: £33,966 to £44,263 per annumNewcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.Closing Date: 23 June 2024The RoleWe are looking to appoint a Research Assistant/Associate to work with Dr Nick Parker and Dr Thomas Billam on the theoretical and modelling activities of the EPSRC-funded project ‘Dilute Quantum Fluids Beyond the Mean-Field’. You will also work closely with the experimental group of Prof. Simon Cornish at Durham University.Quantum fluctuations lie at the heart of many physical phenomena, from fundamental forces to cosmological processes. While usually hard to probe directly, recent experiments with binary Bose-Einstein condensates have created a liquid-like state in which quantum fluctuations play a dominant role. This discovery raises opportunities for probing quantum fluctuations and testing our understanding across microscopic and macroscopic scales. Our overall experimental-theoretical project aims to advance our understanding of beyond-mean-field physics and associated emergent phenomena using highly controllable dilute quantum fluid mixtures.In this aspect of the project, our objectives are to develop theoretical and computational models of the beyond-mean-field quantum fluids, test these by modelling the experiments at Durham University, and thereby advance our theoretical understanding of beyond-mean-field physics.It is essential that you have strong understanding of quantum gases and quantum theory, strong numerical skills and experience, and a passion for research. You will be based within the Quantum Matter Research Group in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, part of the Joint Quantum Centre Durham-Newcastle, and make frequent visits to the experimental group in Durham.This position is available on a full time, fixed term basis and tenable for up to 7 months until the project end date of 31st March 2025, whichever is soonest.For informal enquires, please contact Dr Nick Parker ( ) or Dr Thomas Billam ( ).For more information about the School, please visit .For more information about the Dilute Quantum Fluids Beyond the Mean-Field project, please visitAs part of our commitment to career development for research staff, the University has developed 3 levels of . These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.Key Accountabilities

• Develop computational models of beyond-mean-field quantum fluids based on the Gross-Pitaevskii equation
• Run these models on the institutional high-performance-computing facilities to characterise the system behaviour and model the Durham experiments, and participate in the interpretation of the results
• Collaborate with the Durham experimental group of Professor Simon Cornish and theoretical collaborators within the UK and abroad
• Assist in the day-to-day supervision of research students working in the same team
• Publication of a number of high-quality research papers in journals of international standing
• Presentation of results at external meetings or seminars, both nationally and internationally
• Participation in the activities of the Quantum Matter Research Group and Joint Quantum Centre Durham-Newcastle
• Minor involvement in the teaching activities of the school, as mutually agreed

The PersonKnowledge, Skills and Experience

• A solid theoretical background in quantum mechanics of many-particle systems and Bose-Einstein condensation
• Experience with running intensive simulations of the three-dimensional Gross-Pitaevskii equation to model quantum gases
• Excellent programming and numerical skills, with experience of C/C++, Fortran, Matlab or Python

• Proven ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the proven ability to communicate research to a scientific audience
• Previous research experience in an academic environment, including the publication of high-quality papers in a relevant area of research
• Experience of working on parallel computing facilities

Attributes and Behaviours

• Ability to interact with researchers of all levels within the University, particularly postgraduate research students
• Competence working both alone and as a member of a team
• Willingness to learn and undertake research in new branches of science

Qualifications

• Completed and awarded doctoral level research degree in physics, theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline for appointment at Research Associate level
• Soon to obtain a doctoral level research degree

for appointment at Research Assistant levelNewcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.Requisition ID: 27170

Expected salary

£31396 – 32982 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:38:11 GMT

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