Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

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Physics & Astronomy
Location:  College Park
Wage: 
£30,487 to £45,585
every year, relying on expertise and expertise (minimal £33966 with related PhD). Wage development past this scale is topic to efficiency.
Closing Date:  Friday 12 April 2024
Reference:  SCI060424

Functions are invited for a Analysis Affiliate/Fellow place within the Condensed Matter Concept Group of the College of Physics and Astronomy, College of Nottingham, to be supervised by Kay Brandner and Juan P. Garrahan. Subjects of curiosity embody however will not be restricted to: non-equilibrium dynamics of quantum and/or classical many-body programs; idea of open quantum and/or classical programs; non-Markovian dynamics and reminiscence results in quantum and/or classical programs out of equilibrium; quantum and stochastic thermodynamics; large-deviation idea; statistical mechanics of machine studying. 

The primary accountability of the position is to hold out theoretical and/or computational analysis in quantum and/or classical condensed matter idea. The appointed candidate can even be anticipated to speak the outcomes of their analysis within the type of publications, seminars and shows at related conferences and workshops. They’ll additional be anticipated to work together successfully with our native group of researchers, who cowl a broad vary of theoretical areas together with, moreover condensed matter idea, statistical physics, computational physics, quantum info idea, and machine studying, on a day-to-day foundation. 

We search extremely motivated, expert and impartial researchers to enrich our workforce. Candidates ought to have a doctorate (Ph.D. or equal) in physics, or be very near completion on the time they apply. The profitable candidate is mostly anticipated to have accomplished their Ph.D. by the point they begin their position on the College of Nottingham. A robust analysis document in theoretical condensed matter physics with particular emphasis on many-body programs, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics or a carefully associated space is crucial.

The beginning date is versatile, however the profitable candidate is mostly anticipated to be in publish by 1st October 2024. The place shall be supplied on a fixed-term contract for a interval of 24 months. Hours of labor are full time (36.25 hours).

Requests for secondment from inner candidates could also be thought-about on the idea that prior settlement has been sought from each your present line supervisor and the supervisor of your substantive publish, if you’re already endeavor a secondment position.

As a part of our dedication to bettering equality, range and inclusion throughout the college, shortlisted candidates shall be given the chance to speak to a member of employees representing ladies, BAME, LGBTQIA+ or disabilities communities. This shall be separate to the evaluation course of and can play no position within the resolution to nominate.

Casual enquiries could also be addressed to Kay Brandner, e-mail [email protected] or Juan P. Garrahan, e-mail [email protected]. Please observe that functions despatched on to this e-mail handle is not going to be accepted.

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