Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the group of Prof. Bartomeu Monserrat at the University of Cambridge. We are looking for a motivated, independent, and talented scientist to join our group.

This is an open call in the general area of condensed matter and materials modelling. The successful candidate will work in one or several of the current areas of interest in the group, which include:

• Topological materials
• Superconductivity
• Strongly correlated materials
• Exciton-phonon coupling
• Machine learning

Further details about our areas of interest can be found in our publication list.

Applicants must have (or be about to receive) a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related subject. The ideal candidate will have experience in code development and/or use of first principles methods (e.g. DFT, GW, BSE, DMFT). Applicants must also have a strong track record of publications in computational condensed matter and materials science, excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team of scientists with different backgrounds, and a willingness to take a leading role in the supervision of junior group members.

The successful candidate will be part of a thriving community of computational materials scientists as part of the Materials Theory Group in the Department of Materials and as part of the Lennard-Jones Centre in the wider University of Cambridge. Similarly, the successful candidate will benefit from multiple collaborations with local and international experimental teams.

For additional information, please contact Prof. Bartomeu Monserrat (bm418@cam.ac.uk)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Applicants are asked to upload the following:

1. A short research statement (maximum 1 page) describing the applicant's past research, future goals, and why the applicant is interested and suitable for this position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A publication list.
4. The contact details of two referees that can provide a letter of recommendation for the applicant.

Please quote reference LJ41248 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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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