Research Associates in Physics-inspired / physics-based computing (Fixed Term)

Duties would include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research projects. The role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. They may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to their research area.

The successful candidates will have completed (or nearly completed) a PhD in applied mathematics, scientific computing or theoretical physics focusing on one or several areas from the following topical list: machine learning, neural networks, quantum information, statistical mechanics, quantum fluids, combinatorial optimisation or other closely related areas prior to their appointment and will have demonstrated a capacity to produce world-class research.