Research Associate in Theoretical Physics

The role of the successful candidate will be to work in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertaking research and disseminating research findings.
• Contributing to the teaching and administration of the Department.
• Undertaking research in the field of theoretical physics, particularly in areas related to string theory, quantum gravity, or cosmology.
• Contributing to the teaching of theoretical physics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Participating in the administrative duties of the Department.
• Publishing research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting work at international conferences.
• Contributing to the overall research effort of the Department and fostering collaborations with other researchers within and outside the Department.
• Supervising postgraduate students and mentoring junior researchers.
• Contributing to the development of new research initiatives and seeking external funding to support research.
• Upholding the highest standards of research integrity and ethical conduct.
• Contributing to the public engagement activities of the Department.
• Contributing to the diversity and inclusion efforts of the Department.
• Undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Department or their nominee.