15049- Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. The role focuses on numerical calculations and formal developments in lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics, with fixed-term funding for two years and possible extension contingent on funding.

DiRAC resources may be used. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Physics and have strong lattice QCD knowledge, C++ experience, and a track record of

Formación

• 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.

Conocimientos

Lattice QCD knowledge

Independent working

Research communication

Educación

PhD in Physics

Herramientas

C++ programming

Descripción del empleo

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

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 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, including (semi-)leptonic decays with QED corrections, with both heavy and light quark flavours. 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