Research Associate in Theoretical Physics

at  Kings College London

Job id: 104025. Salary: £44,105 – £46,421 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 14 January 2025. Closing date: 19 January 2025.
Business unit: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sci. Department: Mathematics.
Contact details: Dr. Petr Kravchuk. petr.kravchuk@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Research.
About us
The advertised positions are in the Theoretical Physics group in the department of Mathematics. Our group includes the following permanent staff members: D. Anninos, N. Drukker, D. Galante, N. Gromov, C. Herzog, P.-S. Hsin, E. Kontou, P. Kravchuk, N. Lambert, M. Martone, S. Murthy, G. Papadopoulos, A.-M. Raclariu, A. Stergiou, A. Taormina and G. Watts.
About the role
Applications are invited for two Research Associate posts in Theoretical Physics in the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London. The first post is a fixed-term post for 36 months. The second post is a fixed-term post for 24 months with potential extension for a third year, subject to funding.
Successful candidates will work on a combination of projects under grants held by P. Kravchuk, N. Gromov, and N. Drukker and the projects could incorporate other permanent members of the group: D. Anninos, D. Galante, C. Herzog, P.-S. Hsin, E. Kontou, N. Lambert, M. Martone, S. Murthy, G. Papadopoulos, A.-M. Raclariu, A. Stergiou, A. Taormina and G. Watts.
Candidates should have the potential to carry out research which has high levels of originality, innovation and depth that may lead to significant impact on the field of theoretical physics, including aspects of quantum field theory and gravity.
These are full-time posts which are available as of 1st April 2025, with a starting date between 1st April 2025 and 1st September 2025. You will be offered a fixed-term contract for a 2-year or a 3-year period.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. PhD awarded in Theoretical Physics or relevant subject area, or PhD in Theoretical Physics or relevant subject area.
2. Research experience in some area of Theoretical Physics
3. To have shown high levels of originality in their published papers on Theoretical Physics and in their personal statements
4. To possess an underlying vision which motivates their research
5. General knowledge of Theoretical Physics
6. Good presentation and communication skills
Desirable criteria
1. Experience of presenting your research
2. Evidence of research performed independently of the PhD supervisor

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• Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

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