15039- Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on LHC physics. The position will contribute to LHC phenomenology, extraction of Standard Model parameters, development of Machine Learning tools, and calculation of approximate N3LO corrections to top and jet cross-sections.

Collaboration with the NNPDF group is encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
• Experience of working in Collider Physics.
• Knowledge of standard statistical data analysis techniques.
• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.
• Capability to work independently, exercising initiative and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Research in LHC phenomenology and collider physics.
• Extraction of Standard Model parameters from data.

Skills

Collider Physics experience

Statistical data analysis

Independent work

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 2 years October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2029

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on LHC physics.

This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards LHC phenomenology, and in particular the extraction of Standard Model parameters, the development of Machine Learning tools, and the calculation of approximate N3LO corrections to top and jet cross-sections. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the NNPDF collaboration. The position is initially for two years with possible extension to three depending on funding constraints.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.

Experience of working in Collider Physics.

Knowledge of standard statistical data analysis techniques.

Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.

Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work