Postdoctoral Research Associate
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Institution
- The University of Edinburgh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Physics & Astronomy
- Salary
- GBP 41064.00–48822.00 YEAR
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 2 years October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2029
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on LHC physics.
This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards LHC phenomenology, and in particular the extraction of Standard Model parameters, the development of Machine Learning tools, and the calculation of approximate N3LO corrections to top and jet cross-sections. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the NNPDF collaboration. The position is initially for two years with possible extension to three depending on funding constraints.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
- Experience of working in Collider Physics.
- Knowledge of standard statistical data analysis techniques.
- Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.
- Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work
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