13229 - Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. The role involves research on asymptotic expansions for LHC observables as part of a European Research Council project. Candidates should possess a PhD in Physics and demonstrate strong knowledge of quantum field theory. This is a full-time fixed-term position for 2 years, with a competitive salary and opportunities for independent research.

Qualifications

• PhD or completion within 3 months is required.
• Knowledge of the current research frontier in relevant areas.
• Experience with peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research on asymptotic expansions for LHC observables.
• Develop the method of regions for series expansions.
• Engage in the European Research Council grant project.

Skills

Knowledge of quantum field theory

Experience in perturbative calculations

Knowledge of scattering amplitudes

Experience in peer-reviewed research

Capability of working independently

Education

PhD in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

CSE / School of Physics and Astronomy

Full-Time: 35 Hours per week

Fixed Term: 2 years - 1st October 2026 – 30th September 2028 (third year extension possible)

The Opportunity

Applications are invited for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on asymptotic expansions for higher order QCD corrections to LHC observables.

The Research Associate 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.

Your skills and attributes for success

• PhD (or completion within 3 months) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
• Knowledge of quantum field theory and experience in perturbative calculations.
• 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 reduction, method of differential equations, soft collinear effective theory, resummation, next-to-leading power.
• 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.