Research Fellow: Quantum Criticality & 2+1CFT (FuzzySphere)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days annual leave

Generous pension & life assurance

Gym and wellbeing

Staff development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a research position focusing on lattice gauge theories, non-equilibrium physics, and numerical simulations of quantum many-body systems. The project explores conformal field theories in 2+1 dimensions and numerical methods based on the fuzzy sphere, including exact diagonalisation and matrix product states.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Zlatko Papic in a collaborative, research-intensive environment, with access to courses and a

Job description

The University of Leeds invites applications for a research position focusing on lattice gauge theories, non-equilibrium physics, and numerical simulations of quantum many-body systems. The project explores conformal field theories in 2+1 dimensions and numerical methods based on the fuzzy sphere, including exact diagonalisation and matrix product states.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Zlatko Papic in a collaborative, research-intensive environment, with access to courses and a