Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Centre for Theoretical Physics and Astronomy in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) and the Centre for Geometry Analysis and Gravitation in the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) invite applications for two fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associates positions in Theoretical Physics. One position is for 3 years and one for 2 years.

Applicants should have a strong research record within theoretical physics and demonstrate potential to contribute strongly to the schools' joint research project "Amplitudes and Quantum Fields" funded by the STFC Particle Physics Theory Consolidated Grant 2025 "Amplitudes, Strings and Duality".

We are seeking candidates with substantial experience and leadership in key areas of this project: development of modern amplitudes methods; applications of amplitudes to classical gravity and gravitational waves; computation of amplitudes in gauge theories and gravity; colour-kinematics duality and the classical double copy; string amplitudes and amplitude methods for cosmology.

The successful candidates will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in theoretical physics and have expertise in modern scattering amplitudes research. In particular, they are expected to work with academics, postdocs and PhD students of the two involved Centres, and bring research experience in several of the key areas mentioned above. They will be required to have strong analytical skills, to be an effective team player and be able to work independently

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