Postdoctoral Research Assistant x 3

About the Role

The Centre for Geometry Analysis and Gravitation (GAnG) of the School of Mathematical Science is seeking up to three outstanding theorists working in the following fields: quantum or conformal field theory (QFT or CFT), black hole physics, holography and AdS/CFT, de Sitter (cosmology, field theory,gravity), quantum information, and/or matrix models. The successful candidates are expected to work with academics, postdocs and PhD students in the School, and bring research experience in several of the key areas mentioned above.

About You

The successful candidates will hold (or be about to receive) a PhD (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics and have expertise in aspects of theoretical physics relevant to the position mentioned above. They will be required to have strong analytical skills, to be an effective team player and to be able to work independently.

About the School

The School of Mathematical Science has an exceptionally strong research presence across the spectrum and has large and popular undergraduate and graduate programmes. This position will be based in the Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation. The School is home to four other Centres and is part of QMUL’s Gravitational Wave initiative together with the Department of Physics. The School comprises 85academic staff, 16 research assistants and 14 members of professional services staff, and is home to around 80 PhD students, 1,000 undergraduates and 100 master level students.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

The posts are based at the Mile End Campus in London. These are full-time fixed-term appointments, one position for 2 years with a starting salary at Grade 4 at  £41,123 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. The two remaining positions are for 3 years. For these, the starting salary will be Grades 4 through to 5, in the range of £41,123 - £45,622 p/a, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

The School of Mathematical Sciences and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

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