Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London invites applications for a 2-year fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in Theoretical Physics. The successful candidate will join the synergy between the Centre for Geometry Analysis and Gravitation and the Centre for Theoretical Physics and Astronomy to advance a STFC-funded project on amplitudes, strings, and duality.

Applicants should have a strong research record in theoretical physics and demonstrate potential to contribute to the project on

Qualifications

• Strong research record in theoretical physics and related areas.
• Demonstrated potential to contribute to collaborative research projects.
• Experience in one or more areas such as quantum field theory, holography or AdS/CFT is desirable.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Education

PhD in Theoretical Physics

Job description

Position Description

The Centre for Geometry Analysis and Gravitation (GAnG) in the School of Mathematical Science and the Centre for Theoretical Physics and Astronomy (CTPA) in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences invite applications for a 2-year fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in Theoretical Physics.

Applicants should have a strong research record within theoretical physics and demonstrate potential to contribute to the schools' research project "Symmetries and Quantum Fields: Dualities, Algebras and Learning" funded by the STFC Consolidated Grant 2025 "Amplitudes, Strings and Duality". We are seeking an outstanding theorist working in one or more of these areas: quantum field theory broadly defined, generalized symmetries, black hole physics, holography and AdS/CFT, field theory in de Sitter space, quantum information, and matrix models. Faculty members working in this area include Tarek Anous, David Berman, Matthew Buican, Masanori Hanada, Biagio Lucini, Costis Papageorgakis, Sanjay Ramgoolam, Rodolfo Russo, David Vegh, and Congkao Wen.