Post Doctoral Research Associate in Beyond the Standard Model Phenomenology (Fixed Term)

Physics World; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to work on advanced research in Theoretical Physics. This role involves conducting innovative research, collaboration, and mentoring students, with a strong emphasis on beyond the Standard Model Phenomenology. The position is initially for one year but may be extended subject to funding availability.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Theoretical Physics or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce world-class research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Plan and manage research and administration tasks.
• Assist in supervision of student projects and delivery of seminars.

Skills

Research Planning

Data Interpretation

Technical Communication

Education

PhD in Theoretical Physics or closely related area

Job description

A position exists for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, funded by the High Energy Physics group's STFC Consolidated grant. The research undertaken includes the interpretation of collider data and theory support for LHC phenomenology and future colliders.

The Research Associate will be working on beyond the Standard Model Phenomenology. Members of the group with interest in this area include Professor Ben Allanach and Professor Maria Ubiali.

Duties will include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research projects. The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. They may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, the marking of a Part III examination, the provision of instruction and the planning / delivery of seminars relating to their research area.

The successful candidate will have completed (or expect to soon be awarded) a PHD in Theoretical Physics or closely related area prior to their appointment and will have demonstrated a capacity to produce world class research.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Ben Allanach at [e-mail] .

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Limit of tenure: one year, the funds for this post are available until the end of October 2026 in the first instance, and the post may, subject to the availability of funding, be further renewed for a period of two years.

Apply at https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51977/