Research Fellow (1044618PJ)

The Southampton Applied Mathematics Group is offering a postdoctoral position in high-energy physics, starting in the autumn of 2018. The post is for 2 years. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research within a Leverhulme-funded project to investigate dense nuclear and quark matter in neutron stars with holographic methods.

The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in astrophysics and string theory. The Group currently comprises about 15 academic members of staff and advanced research fellows as well as a number of postdocs and research students. Research interests in the group cover neutron-star astrophysics, gravitational waves, string-inspired gravity and holography, and aspects of particle and nuclear physics. The group is part of the STAG Research Centre and has close ties with the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

In order to be considered for this post, the applicant must have a PhD* or equivalent in Physics or a related discipline and have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: neutron star physics, Quantum Chromodynamics, AdS/CFT correspondence.

A complete application should include (i) a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications; (ii) a brief (<1 page) statement of research interests; and (iii) the names and addresses of three referees.

Please address any queries to Andreas Schmitt, a.schmitt@soton.ac.uk.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1044618PJ on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2018
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise