Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Salary: £34,733 - £40,797 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL26655
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 16-Nov-2021
Closing date: 20-Dec-2021

Apply online

About the Role

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work with Prof. David Berman at the interface between theoretical physics and machine learning. This position will provide the successful candidate with an exceptional opportunity to become part of a highly active Research Centre focused on one of the most fertile and vibrant areas of theoretical physics.

About You

You will have a PhD in Theoretical Physics and be particularly knowledgeable of recent progress and activity in the machine learning area. You will enjoy working independently, and have strong analytical skills. You will also be able to work effectively as part of a research team. You should have a strong research track record as demonstrated by a good publication record within theoretical physics and be experienced with the ideas and methods of machine learning. In addition, you possess coding experience, in particular in machine learning using packages such as KERAS.

About the School/Department/Institute

The School is made of two departments, Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry. The School maintains a tradition of outstanding research in ground-breaking fields. The School hosts world-class research centres across a range of areas in Astronomy, Experimental Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, Condensed Matter & Materials Science, Functional Materials & Nanoscience, Physical & Computational Chemistry and Synthesis ad catalysis. The School has recently seen refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art research, teaching and study facilities for staff and students.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme, staff networks and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 2 years, with an expected start date of 1st October, 2022. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,733 - £40,797 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof D Berman at [email protected]

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 20th December 2021.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award.  We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

Apply online