Description Grade UE07: £40,247 - £47,874 per annum College of Science and Engineering/School of Physics and Astronomy/ Particle Physics Theory Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 3 years; 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2028 We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on numerical calculations and formal developments in the context of lattice field theory applied to theoretical particle physics. The Opportunity: This position will contribute to the research undertaken by Dr. Gurtej Kanwar towards the development of generative AI models for lattice QCD calculations. Research activities will involve both theoretical advancements of machine learning methods and practical implementations of these methods. The position is for a fixed term of three years. The calculations are to be performed, in part, using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC. Your skills and attributes for success: PhD (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics. Strong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories. Experience in programming for either scientific or machine learning applications in a UNIX environment. Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work. The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. We strive to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. Application instructions Applications should be submitted before 3rd January 2025 (11:59PM GMT). If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Please upload a CV and a brief research statement (less than 3 pages) and provide the names and contact details of at least three referees. The referees will be approached for letters after the long-listing process. Please feel free to contact our HR team at admin-hrph.ed.ac.uk regarding any technical issues, and address any enquiries regarding the position to Gurtej Kanwar ( gkanwared.ac.uk ). The particle theory group at the University of Edinburgh has a very strong ongoing research effort in particle phenomenology, amplitudes, lattice field theory and cosmology, supported by 18 faculty members, and around 10 PDRAs and 30 graduate students. This includes nine faculty members working in lattice field theory (Peter Boyle, Luigi Del Debbio, Vera Gülpers, Max Hansen, Roger Horsley, Gurtej Kanwar, Anthony Kennedy, Brian Pendleton, and Antonin Portelli) as well as faculty members with strong overlapping interest including Prof Roman Zwicky. The successful applicant will also be a member of The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, which brings together the various strands of research in theoretical physics across the whole of the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics. The group is committed to giving you the support needed to nurture your talent. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab). The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.