Research Fellow in Topological Quantum Matter (EPSPA1142)

Do you have a background in topological phases of matter or numerical simulations of quantum many-body systems? Would you like to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

The project will involve the development of new theoretical and computational approaches to study topological quantum matter, in the context of condensed matter physics and ultracold atomic systems. The focus areas of the project include topological and geometric properties of fractional quantum Hall states and fractional Chern insulators, including their classical and quantum simulations (in particular, exact diagonalisation, matrix product state and neural quantum state methods, as well as quantum simulations). Some of our recent papers relevant to the position include: 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2011.01955 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2107.10267 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2111.10395 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.04169 

https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.17352 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Zlatko Papic, Professor in Theoretical Physics 

https://theory.leeds.ac.uk/zlatko-papic/

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3882

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum