Research Associates in Quantum Fields and Gravity (Fixed Term)

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19 months ago

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Applications are invited for up to three Postdoctoral Research Associates in Theoretical Physics, based at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge. The successful appointees would be expected to start on 1 October 2025 for three years.

Candidates should be qualified to undertake research in topics in quantum field theory or quantum gravity. Members of the group with interests in this area include Alejandra Castro, Nick Dorey, Maciej Dunajski, Sean Hartnoll, Enrico Pajer, Harvey Reall, Ron Reid-Edwards, Jorge Santos, David Skinner, David Tong and Aron Wall.

The successful candidate will have completed (or nearly completed) a PhD in Theoretical Physics or a closely related area prior to their appointment, and will have demonstrated a capacity to produce world-class research.

Duties would include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research projects. The role holders 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, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to their research area.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting

Interviews are expected to take place in January 2025.

The successful candidates will be expected to start on 1 October 2025 or by negotiation.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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