Postdoctoral Researcher in Condensed Matter Theory - Physics and Astronomy
- Employer
- University of Birmingham
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £30,942 - £42,792
- Closing date
- Apr 14, 2021
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Physics
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Position Details
Physics and Astronomy
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Grade 7
Due to limited funding, the maximum salary to be offered on this post is £33,797
Full time
Fixed term contract for up to 36 months
2 vacancies available
Closing date: 22nd February 2021
Background
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge in the field of quantum many-body physics, through carrying out research on the UKRI funded research project Robust many-body Quantum phenomena through Driving and Dissipation [QuaDD].
Summary of Role
Main Duties
Person Specification
Informal enquiries can be made to Curt Von Keyserlingk - C.VonKeyserlingk@bham.ac.uk
We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community '
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
Physics and Astronomy
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Grade 7
Due to limited funding, the maximum salary to be offered on this post is £33,797
Full time
Fixed term contract for up to 36 months
2 vacancies available
Closing date: 22nd February 2021
Background
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge in the field of quantum many-body physics, through carrying out research on the UKRI funded research project Robust many-body Quantum phenomena through Driving and Dissipation [QuaDD].
Summary of Role
- Carry out research work packages in the QuaDD grant.
- Present research results at international conferences.
- Write research papers.
- Generate novel research directions in the broader field and/or relating to the QuaDD grant.
Main Duties
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
- Analyse and interpret data
- Liaise with experimental collaborators.
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
- Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
- Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
- Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
Person Specification
- A PhD in theoretical physics, in the field of quantum many-body physics/ quantum field theory.
- High level analytical capability
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Familiarity with tensor network methods.
- Familiarity with techniques of quantum field theory, and/or exactly solvable models.
Informal enquiries can be made to Curt Von Keyserlingk - C.VonKeyserlingk@bham.ac.uk
We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community '
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
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