Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

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

The primary duty of the position is to hold out theoretical and/or computational analysis in quantum and/or classical condensed matter concept. The appointed candidate may also be anticipated to speak the outcomes of their analysis within the type of publications, seminars and displays 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, apart from condensed matter concept, statistical physics, computational physics, quantum data concept, and machine studying, on a day-to-day foundation. 

We search extremely motivated, expert and impartial researchers to enhance our crew. 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 usually anticipated to have accomplished their Ph.D. by the point they begin their position on the College of Nottingham. A robust analysis file in theoretical condensed matter physics with particular emphasis on many-body techniques, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics or a carefully associated space is important.

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

Requests for secondment from inside candidates could also be thought of on the premise that prior settlement has been sought from each your present line supervisor and the supervisor of your substantive put up, in case you are already endeavor a secondment position.

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