Research Fellow

Salary: As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £41,421.

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to June 2028

Applications are open for a postdoctoral position in the research group led by Dimitri Gangardt at the University of Birmingham. The duration is three years. The group’s research is operating in the area of quantum statistical physics with specific focus on non-equilibrium quantum many-body dynamics. Specific topics of interest include dynamics of strongly correlated integrable models, (generalised) hydrodynamics, dynamical quantum phase transitions and quantum information. The ideal candidate has postdoctoral experience and is proficient in non-equilibrium field-theoretic techniques such as Keldysh functional integrals, Feynman diagrams, and non-perturbative methods. Responsibilities include developing theoretical models, collaborating with experimental physicists and publishing in top-tier journals.

Role requirements:

• PhD (or near to completion), or equivalent, in physics with postdoctoral research experience 
• Strong record of research in theoretical condensed matter physics, ultracold atoms, along with experience in non-Hermitian physics, topological phenomena, and quantum information, or a closely related field
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others 

The School of Physics and Astronomy is a world-leading physics department, excelling in both research and teaching. Our physics research was recently ranked top in the UK for 4-star-category research by the national Research Excellence Framework 2021 exercise. 

The School is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of an Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School’s commitment to promote equality and diversity, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in Physics and Astronomy including, but not limited to, women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups. 

Informal enquiries can be made to Dimitri Gangardt, email: d.m.gangardt@bham.ac.uk 

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