Location: | Guildford |
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Salary: | £36,024 to £36,924 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 12th November 2024 |
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Closes: | 25th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | 054724 |
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
The role
You’ll be joining the Nuclear Physics and Applications group in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Surrey, to work on the interface between nuclear physics and quantum computing. The work will involve developing and implementing quantum computing algorithms for solving problems in nuclear physics, building in particular on previous work on solving the nuclear shell model.
The results of the research will be turned into suitable outputs by the post-holder in collaboration with other project investigators; such outputs can include scientific publications, presentations at academic conference, reports to funders, and material aimed at a general audience.
This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until March 2025.
About you
You should have a PhD in a technical field with sufficient skills and experience to be able to work in the combined area of theoretical nuclear physics and quantum computing.
Experience in computer programming for solving scientific or mathematical problems is essential.
What’s in it for you?
We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.
Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.
Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:
For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
How to apply
Informal enquiries about the post may be made before application to Prof Paul Stevenson p.stevenson@surrey.ac.uk
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