Research Assistant/associate in Monte Carlo

3 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Areas of interest include Monte Carlo applied to reactor multi-physics (static and dynamic), radiation shielding and variance reduction, medical physics and charged particle transport, and algorithmic acceleration techniques. Researchers will have significant freedom in deciding their preferred direction.

This position includes the possibility to undertake an academic or industrial placement with one of our 26 partners. Among others, partners include: MIT, Tsinghua University, EPFL, Jacobs, UCLH, NASA, CEA, EDF Energy, Rolls Royce, CCFE.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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