A position exists for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics to work on the theory of quantum tensor networks. The position is funded by the UKRI / Advanced ERC grant "It's the Symmetry, Stupid Gearing Up Tensor Networks for the Topological Quantum Revolution". You will be part of the research group of Prof. Frank Verstraete. Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holder 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. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. You 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 the research area. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or should expect to soon be awarded) in physics or mathematics and experience in the field of quantum tensor networks. Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Frank Verstraete at fv285cam.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact at LE45235maths.cam.ac.uk. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process, and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System, and please encourage them to do so promptly. The closing date for applications is 31 March 2025. Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Frank Verstraete at fv285cam.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact at LE45235maths.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference LE45235 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information Further Particulars Apply online