15050- 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, College of Science & Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy, invites applications for a Grade UE07 research post to work on the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’ focusing on scattering amplitudes, Feynman integrals and related theory.

The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed-term for three years, from October 1, 2027 to September 30, 2030, based in Edinburgh and offering collaboration with a renowned research

Job description

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

College of Science & Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 3 years, October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2030

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This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards scattering amplitudes in gauge theory, Feynman integrals, kinematic expansions, infrared divergences, and Regge limits, working with Einan Gardi, Franz Herzog, Andrew McLeod, Mao Zeng and the wider group. This post is full-time (35 hours per week).