Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow

**Grade 7: £40,247 to £47,847 per annum - Postdoctoral Research Associate or Grade 8: £49,250 to £60,321 per annum - Research Fellow, depending on experience.**

**COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING / SCHOOL OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY**

**FULL TIME / 35 HOURS PER WEEK**

**Fixed Term 3 years, OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2028**

**4x Positions.**

Applications are invited for up to 4 Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow positions at the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics. Two positions to work on asymptotic expansions for higher order QCD corrections to LHC observables. Two positions to work on the mathematical structure of multi-loop scattering amplitudes and on the development of bootstrap methods for computing them.

**The Opportunity**:
**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics.
- Knowledge of quantum field theory and experience in perturbative calculations.
- (asymptotic expansions) Knowledge of the current research frontier in one or more of the following areas: scattering amplitudes, Feynman integrals, method of regions, infrared divergences and subtraction, integration-by-parts (IBP) reduction, method of differential equations, soft collinear effective theory (SCET), resummation, next-to-leading power (NLP).
- (mathematical structure) Knowledge of the current research frontier in one or more of the following areas: scattering amplitudes, Feynman integrals, infrared divergences, supersymmetry, positive geometries, the motivic properties of iterated integrals.
- Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.
- Capability of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work.

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**Click to view a copy of the full**job description**(opens new browser tab ) **for the Postdoctoral Research Associate OR to view a copy of the full**job description**(opens new browser tab) **for the Research Fellow (mathematical structure)**
**Application Information**:

- CV
- Cover letter

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page**(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

The Higgs Centre’s goal is to achieve breakthroughs in our basic understanding of the universe. Our work spans a broad range of disciplines, covering all length and time scales. The particle theory group has a very strong ongoing research effort in particle phenomenology, scattering amplitudes, lattice field theory, and cosmology, supported by 19 faculty members, 17 PDRAs and fellows, and around 33 graduate students. The group is committed to providing you the support needed to nurture your talent.

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages**(opens new browser tab)

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held **shortly after closing date.**

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.