15041- Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. The role focuses on lattice field theory in particle physics, with emphasis on formal developments and precision calculations.

The post is fixed-term for two years, with potential extension depending on funding. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Physics and experience with C++ in UNIX, contribute to publications, and work independently within a supportive,

Qualifications

• PhD (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics.
• Strong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories and the Standard Model of particle physics.
• Experience in C++ programming in UNIX environments.
• Experience delivering research results in an academic context with peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Capability to work independently with initiative and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct numerical calculations and formal developments in lattice field theory for theoretical particle physics.
• Contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 project on particle theory.
• Carry out computations using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC.
• Publish research findings and present results at conferences as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

C++ programming

Independent work

Initiative and flexibility

Research communication

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

UNIX environments

Job description

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

College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy

Full Time: 35 hour 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 numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics.

This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards formal developments and precision lattice QCD calculations, e.g. the determination of multi-hadron scattering and decay amplitudes, the extraction of long-distance matrix elements involving flavour-changing neutral currents, and the constraint of spectral quantities related to (semi-)inclusive rates, amplitudes and distribution functions. The position is fixed-term for two years, with a possible extension contingent on additional funding. The calculations are to be performed, in part, using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics

Strong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories and the Standard Model of particle physics

Experience in C++ programming in UNIX environments

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

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