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Research Fellow in Quantum Information and Quantum Electrodynamics

UCL Eastman Dental Institute
London
5 months ago
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About the role

This post is a three-year postdoctoral research position within the Leverhulme Trust grant “The quantum information of quantum electrodynamics”, aiming at a systematic study of entropies, entanglement and quantum estimation in quantum electrodynamics. This will include the theoretical study of ground state entropies from the quantum field theoretical perspective, the fundamental study of bound-QED systems (such as positronium), as well as more applied scenarios, such as the description of Compton polarimetry in terms of POVMs and the possible minimisation of coincidence errors in PET scans.

This position is funded for three years in the first instance.

Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a statement of research interests and plans (3 pages maximum), and the contact information for two references. A cover letter can be included using the “Statement in Support of your Application” section of the online form. 

The full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the “Available Documents" section below.

Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Alessio Serafini,

About you

The successful applicant should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in Theoretical Quantum Physics or a related discipline.

The role holder should also have at least basic knowledge of quantum field theory (, they will be familiar with the Lagrangian formulation of quantum field theories and with Feynman diagrams and perturbative expansions) which is essential to the planning and execution of the project.

Effective written and verbal communication alongside analytical and problem-solving skills are also required.

Experience of coding in a research environment is also desirable.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be a Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38, - £41, per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

What we offer

At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more!

For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage -

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