Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: for 36 months 

The Opportunity:

The Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems is recruiting one Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr Steven Thomson on the EPSRC funded project “Disorder in Open Quantum Systems”.

The successful candidate will aid in the development of new numerical and analytical tools for the study of open quantum systems in two dimensions, with an emphasis on investigating thermalisation and equilibration in disordered quantum systems. Experience in high-performance computing and GPU acceleration will be beneficial, but not essential. This role offers significant scope for exploring fundamental physics in novel parameter regimes, including those relevant to cutting-edge quantum technologies.

This post is full-time, however we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

The salary for this post is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum, and the role is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 36 months.

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Steven Thomson (steven.thomson@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Have (or be near completion of) a PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.
• Background in quantum simulation or condensed matter physics , with a publication track record commensurate with career stage.
• Proven expertise in computational techniques for quantum simulation, including tensor networks and GPU acceleration libraries.
• Evidence of ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team.
• Experience in student supervision a plus, but not essential.

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