Postdoctoral Research Associate

Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum

College of Science and Engineering/ School of Physics and Astronomy

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 2 years October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2029 

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics to work on LHC physics. 

This position will contribute to the STFC Consolidated Grant UKRI4228 ‘Particle Theory at the Higgs Centre’. Research activities will be oriented towards LHC phenomenology, and in particular the extraction of Standard Model parameters, the development of Machine Learning tools, and the calculation of approximate N3LO corrections to top and jet cross-sections. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the NNPDF collaboration. The position is initially for two years with possible extension to three depending on funding constraints. 

Your skills and attributes for success:  

• PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics. 
• Experience of working in Collider Physics. 
• Knowledge of standard statistical data analysis techniques. 
• Experience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations. 
• Capability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work 

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How to Apply

Applications should be submitted before 27 November 2026. 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 address any enquiries regarding the position to Richard Ball (r.d.ball@ed.ac.uk), Luigi Del Debbio  (luigi.del.debbio@ed.ac.uk) or Franz Herzog (fherzog@exseed.ed.ac.uk).  

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.