RA in Quantum Fields and Quantum Gravity (Fixed Term)

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Physics, based at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The successful appointee would be expected to start on 1 October 2024 for 10 months.

Candidates should be qualified to undertake research in topics in quantum field theory or quantum gravity. 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 holder 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.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 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.

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that your referees are made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office at the point of application to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Informal enquiries regarding the application process for this position can be made by contacting hr-office@maths.cam.ac.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 August 2024.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date.

Please quote reference LE42876 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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