Postdoctoral Research Officer Position 2019 in Swansea University, UK

Postdoctoral Research Officer Position 2019 in Swansea University, UK

Designation/Position-  Postdoctoral Research Officer Position 2019

Swansea University, UK invites application for Postdoctoral Research Officer Position 2019 from eligible and interested candidates

About- Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. Our diverse and welcoming community thrives on exploration and discovery, with a balance of excellent teaching and research, alongside a superb quality of life. Postdoctoral Research Officer Position 2019

Our commitment to research with real-world benefits has seen us achieve our ambition to be a Top 30 Research University, soaring up the 2014 Research Excellence Framework league table to 26th in the UK from 52nd in 2008.

Research/Job Area- Physics or a closely related field

Location- Swansea University, UK

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential criteria:

  1. A PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
  2. Strong background in several of the following areas: quantum information and quantum error correction, topological quantum computation, quantum many-body systems, statistical physics, quantum optics, machine learning and AMO physics.
  3. Evidence of the capacity for active engagement in designing research and writing of peer-reviewed publications, taking into account the stage of their academic career.
  4. Ability to demonstrate significant independence of focus and direction in research – determining ’what, why, when and with whom’ to progress work.
  5. Evidence of the capacity for active engagement in the presentation and dissemination of research results (conferences, seminars, etc.)
  6. Evidence of the commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable Criteria:

  1. Solid programming skills and working experience in numerical simulation (e.g. Monte-Carlo techniques) are desirable and highly valuable for the project.
  2. Evidence of the capacity for active engagement contributing to writing, applications for external research funding, and research project management.
  3. Experience of supervising undergraduate or postgraduate student projects

Job/Position Description- 

Main Duties to include:

  1. Develop and perform research in the field of theoretical quantum information, under the supervision of Prof Markus Müller and Dr Alejandro Bermudez, and according to the activities and research goals within the international AQTION research grant collaboration.
  2. Proactively participate in the activities of the Quantum Computing and Simulation Research Group, e.g. group seminars, journal club and postgraduate lecture series.
  3. Participation in the wider Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics (AMQP) group’s research activities, e.g. in attending and organising seminars and conferences, as well as presenting research results.
  4. Prepare paper drafts and reports describing the results of the research, both confidential, for project review, and for peer-reviewed publication. The appointee is expected to be actively engaged in the writing and publishing of research papers, with a high degree of independence, particularly those intended for publication in refereed journals as a normal part of their role.
  5. Contribute to the preparation of and attend regular technical exchange and project review meetings of the AQTION grant collaboration.
  6. Assist in the supervision of PhD students and research project students within the research group.
  7. Assist in the general management and administrative tasks of the research group.
  8. Contribute proactively to the development and writing of external funding applications to support their own work, that of the research group, and possibly the Institution in general. 
  9. Contribute to the dissemination of research results at conferences, workshops and seminars.

Scale 8 point 31 – £34,189 per annum together with USS pension benefits.

This is a full time, fixed term position until 30th June 2020 (in the first instance), renewable annually until September 2021.  This position will be based at Swansea University’s Singleton Campus.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Department of Physics in the College of Science at Swansea University, to develop research in the field of theoretical quantum information, as a member of the research group of Prof Markus Müller (http://www.markus-mueller.website).

Research group seek a highly motivated, skilled and independent researcher, who will join theory group and proactively contribute to ongoing grant-funded research in the area of quantum information, and in particular topological quantum computation and quantum error correction (QEC).

The project is part of the international research collaboration on Advanced Quantum Computing with Trapped Ions (AQTION), which is funded under the first EU Quantum Technology Flagship Call. In a combined effort of academic and industrial partners our research consortium aims at the realisation of a scalable European quantum computer that is based on the manipulation of single-charged atoms

This is a full time, fixed term position until 30th June 2020 (in the first instance), renewable annually until September 2021.  This position will be based at Swansea University’s Singleton Campus.

How to Apply- Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.

For Contact- Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Markus Muller at markus.muller@swansea.ac.uk

Last Date for Apply– 16 May 2019

See Position Details-

Official Website-

Click here to apply- 

How to write an attractive research proposal?

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter – Prepare Yourself

6 golden tips for finding successful postdoctoral opportunities

DST Postdoctoral Fellowships by DST, Government of India

Some Effective Tool to Improve Your Research Writing Skill

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here