13231- Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to an important research project on the bootstrapping of Standard Model amplitudes. The successful candidate will explore mathematical properties of scattering amplitudes and develop new technology for perturbative quantum field theory. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate knowledge of quantum field theory and research experience. This is a full-time, fixed-term position based in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• PhD (or completion within 3 months) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
• Knowledge of quantum field theory and experience in perturbative calculations.
• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient methods for bootstrapping Standard Model amplitudes.
• Contribute to the European Research Council Starting Grant project.
• Investigate mathematical properties of scattering amplitudes and Feynman integrals.

Skills

Quantum field theory

Perturbative calculations

Research delivery

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

PhD in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics

Job description

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

College of Science & Engineering, School of Physics & Astronomy

Full Time: 35 hours per week

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

Opportunity

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, to work on developing efficient methods for bootstrapping Standard Model amplitudes.

The Research Associate will contribute to the European Research Council Starting Grant project “The Perturbative Scattering Amplitude Bootstrap”. Research activities include investigating the mathematical properties of scattering amplitudes and Feynman integrals, and developing technology for working with the types of special functions that appear in perturbative quantum field theory.

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, 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.