Sir Isaac Newton


Academic and Research Positions in the United Kingdom

Updated 2008.11.12

King's College London

Department of Mathematics

Postdoctoral Position

Applications are invited for an STFC-funded postdoctoral position for a researcher working in Theoretical Physics related to supersymmetry and string theory. Preference may be given to those who have worked or will work on multiple M branes.

Funding is available for the position for two years starting in October 2009. The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, within the Grade 5 scale from point 25 to 27, currently £26,726 to £28,211, per annum, inclusive of £2,323 London Allowance, per annum. Benefits include an annual season ticket loan scheme and a final salary superannuation scheme.

It is essential that interested candidates should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation, in addition to CV, research statement and publication list sent by the closing date to neil.lambert@kcl.ac.uk.

For further information about the theoretical physics group at the King's College London Maths Department, please consult the web pages www.kcl.ac.uk/maths/. Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs" or by alternatively emailing Human Resources at strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk. All correspondence should clearly state the relevant Job Title and reference number G5/CCM/034/08.

The closing date for applications is December 5, 2008.

Equality of Opportunity is College Policy.

University of Sussex

Department of Physics & Astronomy
Ref: 368
Lectureship in Theoretical Particle Physics
Start date: 1 January 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter
Salary: £28,290 to £41,545 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

A lectureship is available within the Theoretical Particle Physics (TPP) group at the University of Sussex.

We are looking for a talented physicist to capitalise on the imminent revolution in particle physics brought about by the Large Hadron Collider and other upcoming experiments, to join a growing Theoretical Particle Physics group with current interests in physics at the Terascale and beyond, the physics of fundamental forces, particle astrophysics and cosmology.

He or she will join the NExT Institute, a newly expanded collaboration between theorists and experimentalists from world-leading experimental and theory groups in four institutions in South-East England: the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Royal Holloway University of London, and the University of Southampton. By pairing with one of the other NExT institutions, the successful applicant will benefit from close links to experimental colleagues, new opportunities for involvement with data analysis and experimental discovery, and be in an ideal position to take a leading role in the development of particle physics phenomenology.

The successful applicant will also develop and deliver graduate-level courses in their specialist areas, and carry out undergraduate teaching.

The post, one of 5 new Fellowships/Lectureships across NExT, is integral to the recently formed South-East Physics Network (SEPNet), a regional alliance of physics departments in the South-East of England, which is funding three other posts in the department. There is also the possibility of a further university-funded appointment should a suitably strong candidate emerge.

The Sussex TPP group's web site may be found at www.sussex.ac.uk/tpp. Informal enquiries about either position may be directed to Dr. Daniel Litim (TPP group leader; d.f.litim@sussex.ac.uk, +44 (0)1273 877455).

NExT Institute: http://www.next.ac.uk/
SEPNet: http://www.sepnet.ac.uk/

Closing date: 19 October 2008

For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs The University of Sussex is committed to equality of opportunity

University of Sussex

Department of Physics & Astronomy

Professorship in Theoretical Particle Physics

The Theoretical Particle Physics (TPP) group at the University of Sussex is seeking a professor in particle physics phenomenology.
The successful applicant will provide world class scientific leadership in particle physics phenomenology, in an area related to new physics from the LHC.

As part of the TPP group he or she will collaborate with other particle physics research groups from institutions in the recently established regional alliance of physics departments in the southeast of England (SEPNet). In particular he or she will lead Sussex's participation in NExT, the new particle physics phenomenology virtual institute, and oversee the appointment of a SEPNet-funded lectureship.

The successful applicant will also develop and carry out physics teaching at all levels, including graduate-level courses in their specialist areas, and undertake Departmental and University responsibilities with a significant leadership element.

Informal enquiries about either position may be directed to Dr. Mark Hindmarsh (TPP group leader; m.b.hindmarsh@sussex.ac.uk, +44 (0)1273 678934)

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2008.
Expected Start date: 1 October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs/

Brunel University, UK

Postdoctoral Position

Applications are invited for a 3-year Research Fellow position at Brunel University, West London, UK to work on development of advanced techniques for large-scale data analysis.

The successful candidate will work on development and evaluation of data analysis techniques based on novel evolutionary algorithms and statistical methods. The techniques will be tested on real and simulated data from particle physics experiments.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in computing, physics, mathematics or related fields, be proficient in computer programming with C++, and have experience in performing research on data analysis or related areas. Knowledge and experience on computer algorithm development and statistics will be an asset.

Salary will be within the range of £25,135-£28,290 per annum, plus £2,166per annum London Weighting. The salary and the initial contract period will depend on qualifications and experience.

Information about the application procedure can be found at:
http://brunel.ac.uk/about/job/cdata/research/DCL0350-1.

Application deadline: 9 June 2008

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Liliana Teodorescu
(Email: Liliana.Teodorescu@brunel.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 1895 266803).

University of Oxford

Post Doctoral Research Assistant for physics analysis and RICH calibration on the LHCb experiment
http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/pp/jobs/lhcb-ra-ad.htm

Post Doctoral Research Assistant for the cryoEDM Experiment
http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/pp/jobs/cryoedm-ad.htm

Post-doctoral Research Assistants for the International Linear Collider
http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/pp/jobs/font-ra-ad.htm

University of York

Department of Physics
Postdoctoral Positions

We seek a researcher with PhD experience, highly experienced in computer simulations, and at least one of the following disciplines: theoretical spin-transport and many-body theory. He/She will work on an EPSRC supported research program which aims to a better understanding of spin transport, diffusion and (electrical) injection into semiconductors, with attention to the role played by many-body interactions in spin transport and dynamics. The analysis will be carried out by means of Non-Equilibrium Monte-Carlo simulation techniques. A person who can build complex computational codes is sought. He/She will work within the Semiconductor Spintronics and Quantum Computation group (http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~ida500/) and is expected to develop constructive interactions with the other group members.

The post is for up to 2.5 years, including an initial probation period. Salary will be in the range £26,666 - £30,012 per annum, depending on experience.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Irene D'Amico: tel. +44 (0)1904 432215, e-mail: ida500@york.ac.uk.

For further particulars and details of how to apply, please see our website at: http://www.york.ac.uk/univ/mis/cfm/vacancies/vac_detail.cfm?vacno=R0820&mode=standard or email recruitment@york.ac.uk , with R0820 in your subject line, or if you cannot connect electronically, please write to:

Personnel Office, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, quoting reference number R0820.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on 07 February 2008 Anticipated start date: 01 March 2008 or soon afterwards.

The University of York is committed to diversity and has policies and developmental programmes in place to promote equality of opportunity.

University of York

Department of Physics Two PhD Positions

We seek two highly motivated students for PhD positions in the field of Networking and Communicating in a Quantum Computer (see details at http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/phys/jobvacs/phd_ncqc.htm, UK nationals) and Spin transport/spin-injection in semiconductors (see details at http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/phys/jobvacs/phd_stsi.htm, EU nationals). They will work within the Semiconductor Spintronics and Quantum Information group (http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~ida500/) and they are expected to develop constructive interactions with the other group members. Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Irene D'Amico: tel. +44 (0)1904 432215, e-mail: ida500@york.ac.uk.

For details on how to apply, please see the above links and our website at: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/phys/gsp/app_proc.htm.

or email phys-grad-admin@york.ac.uk , for an application pack.

Deadline for applications: January 31 2008 but applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Post Reference Number: SPBU066

Post Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate for MINOS

Type of Post 1full-time (possible job share), 3 year fixed-term post at Band 5/4 (ex-CCLRC) / Band 4/3 (ex-PPARC)

Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, UK

Directorate/Facility/Group: Space Science and Technology Department

Salary Range: £24,638 to £35,543 per annum

Deadline for Applications: Monday 14th January 2008

Interview Date: Monday 28th January 2008

Applications are invited for a three-year fixed term research associate position within the Particle Physics Department at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory to work on the MINOS neutrino oscillation experiment (http://www-numi.fnal.gov/). Applicants should have or be about to complete a PhD in experimental particle physics or have equivalent experience.

The post will be based at RAL but offers opportunities to spend short or extended periods of time at the experimental site at Fermilab. The successful candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the physics analysis of MINOS data.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Geoff Pearce on 01235 445676 or email g.f.pearce@rl.ac.uk

To apply online go to http://www.scitech.ac.uk/About/Vacs/Contents.aspx or for further information about the recruitment process, please contact Mandy Spelzini on telephone number 01235 445872 or e-mail recruit-spbu@rl.ac.uk

Lancaster University

Theory of Electronic Properties of Nanostructures and Graphene,

Postdoctoral Positions in

The Physics Department at Lancaster University is filling three postdoctoral positions (Research Associate, RA) funded by the EPSRC UK, ESF CPR 'SpiCo', and the European Commission project 'Dynamax'. Successful candidates will work on the theory of transport and dynamical properties of various types of nanostructures of new materials. The newly appointed RAs will work on one of the following topics: (A909) the theory of graphene and graphene-based devices, (A911) spin effects in semiconductor quantum dots and wires, and (A662R) magnetisation dynamics and electronic transport in ferromagnetic nanowires, in close collaboration with Dr. E. McCann (e.mccann1@lancaster.ac.uk) and Prof. V. Falko (v.falko@lancaster.ac.uk). Applicants should hold or be close to acquiring a PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics, with specialisation in quantum transport, magnetism, semiconductor quantum dots, or a related field. Computational experience and/or training in Green functions techniques will be welcome.

Each of the three posts is available from now and will be for 2 years (with a possibility of an extension for another year - subject to the availability of funds). The salary of the successful candidates will depend on their experience [from £22,000 to £32,000 p.a.]. Although the initial deadline for applications will be 22nd September, 2007, this search will continue until all posts are filled. For application, use the forms available at the Lancaster University website:

www.personnel.lancs.ac.uk/vacancydets.aspx?jobid=A909

www.personnel.lancs.ac.uk/vacancydets.aspx?jobid=A911

www.personnel.lancs.ac.uk/vacancydets.aspx?jobid=A662R

All candidates are asked to arrange for two reference letters to be sent as soon as possible directly to Prof. V.Falko, Physics Department, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK [fax: +44 1524 844037].

King's College London

PhD studentship in ab initio modelling

Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in the Department of Physics at King's College London from September 2007. The successful candidate will work on a project concerned with ab initio simulations of self-replicating systems, described below, under the supervision of Dr Nikos Doltsinis, who will be joining the Department this summer.

To apply, please complete an application form at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/pg/apply.

EPSRC funding, covering tuition fees and living costs, is available for UK residents.

Ab Initio Simulations of Self-Replicating Systems

Fulvene-based reagents A and B can undergo a Diels-Alder reaction to form the product C. Species C is autocatalytic, it acts as a template steering the reagents A and B to form another C molecule. Such self-replicating systems play an important role in evolutionary theories.

In this project the dynamical mechanisms of the various stages of the self-replicating cycle will be studied using ab initio molecular dynamics based on density functional theory. Free energy landscapes will be calculated using advanced sampling techniques. In addition, novel free energy methods shall be developed.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of electronic structure theory, molecular dynamics, and computer programming. For further information please contact Dr. Nikos Doltsinis (Nikos.Doltsinis@rub.de).

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Post-doctoral Research Associate

1 joint post at Band 5 (Ex-CCLRC) / Band 4 (Ex-PPARC) - Scale RA1A

Particle Physics Department - RAL/ University of Sussex

A Research Associate position is available to work on the recently constructed Cryogenic neutron Electric Dipole Moment experiment, CryoEDM. The post is a joint appointment within the EDM groups from the Particle Physics Department at RAL and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex and will run until end 2009. The search for the static electric dipole moment of the neutron is one of the most sensitive techniques available to search for violations in time-reversal symmetry in the fundamental laws of physics - a violation that must exist in order to explain the preponderance of matter over anti-matter in the Universe. The CCLRC/Sussex/Oxford EDM groups collaborate at the Institute Laue Langevin in Grenoble in the world's most sensitive measurement of this quantity, and have recently been funded to carry out a programme of work for the commissioning and exploitation phase of the CryoEDM project.

We seek candidates with a strong background in experimental particle physics or related field, possessing experience in running complex apparatus, and being able to interact with design engineers to optimise the experimental set-up further. The apparatus measures ultra-cold neutrons using a combination of techniques from cryogenics, very high voltages, high precision magnetometry and magnetic field control, and NMR, with great attention to systematic effects. Experience in any of these areas would be very valuable. The successful candidate will be spending extended periods on the experiment itself at the Institut Laue Langevin and be playing a key role in the further development of the apparatus.

For further details of the post contact Dr. Maurits van der Grinten, email: M.van.der.Grinten@rl.ac.uk; or Dr. Phillip Harris, p.g.harris@sussex.ac.uk

For further information and how to apply: please visit www.scitech.ac.uk, telephone 01235 445872 or e-mail recruit-spbu@rl.ac.uk.

All application must be returned by 18 May 2007 Interviews will be held on 8 June 2007

Dartmouth College and London Centre for
Nanotechnology at University College London

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Characterization of magnetic thin films via microscopy and magnetic, electrical, and X-ray measurements

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research fellow (PDRF) position under the supervision of Y-A Soh (Dartmouth College, USA) and G. Aeppli (London Centre to Nanotechnology, University College London). The project aims to measure the electrical properties of single magnetic domain walls in thin metallic films and wires. The research fellow will need to grow and characterize the films, as well as perform the measurements to correlate the electrical properties with microscopic features in both the structure and magnetization.

The successful candidate will have a recent PhD in a relevant area of physics, chemistry, engineering or materials science. He or she will have experience in experimental research procedures, including especially thin film growth, electrical characterization, atomic force microscopy and microfabrication. Prior knowledge of X-ray diffraction is highly desirable, as is experience with magnetism.

The post is available for 1 year in the first instance, but annual extensions up to four years might be possible. Applications, including a cover letter, application form, CV, list of publications, and the name and addresses of at least 2 referees should be sent to Ms. Baverstock-West, The London Centre for Nanotechnology, 17-19 Gordon St London, WC1H 0AH, UK (as hard copy please). Inquiries may be made directly to yeong-ah.soh@Dartmouth.EDU. Evaluation of applications will start on April 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Application forms can be downloaded from: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/job_app.doc.

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at CCLRC, Chilton

Fixed Term Research Position in the CMS Group SPBU039

Applications are invited for a three-year Research Associate position in experimental particle physics with the CMS group in the Particle Physics Department at the CCLRC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This is one of the largest experimental particle physics groups in the UK. The CMS group is very active in preparations for physics analysis and co-leads the CMS-UK physics effort. Our interests cover a wide range including heavy resonances, Higgs physics, supersymmetry and other BSM models. We collaborate closely with the Southampton University Particle Physics Phenomenology group with whom we have founded the NExT Institute, which is designed to promote collaboration between phenomenologists and experimentalists. The CMS group also plays major roles on the CMS Electromagnetic Calorimeter, Tracker readout electronics, online and event reconstruction software.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in experimental particle physics, or will soon be submitting a PhD thesis, and will be expected to make major contributions to CMS physics analyses. Relevant analysis experience and knowledge of C++ will be an advantage.

Applications should include a full CV, a list of publications, a statement of research interests, the names and contact details of three referees, and a completed application form.

The starting salary will be in the range £24,638 to £27,998 pounds depending on experience. Further details on this post may be found at SPBU039. Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. C. H. Shepherd-Themistocleous, mailto:C.Shepherd@rl.ac.uk.

Science and Technology Facilities Council operates a no-smoking policy and is committed to Equal Opportunities

For further information and how to apply: please visit www.scitech.ac.uk, telephone 01235 445872 or email recruit-SPBU@rl.ac.uk quoting ref: SPBU039.

All applications must be returned by Monday 30 April 2007 Interviews will be held between 17 - 22 May 2007

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at CCLRC, Chilton

Research Associate for LHCb (SPBU031)

The Particle Physics Department at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) has an immediate vacancy for a three-year Research Associate position to work on the LHCb experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.

The RAL LHCb group has a pivotal role in the development of the Ring-Imaging Cherenkov detectors and the software of the experiment since the initial stages of the design and construction. The group is now ramping up the physics analysis effort in preparation for the beginning of the data-taking, building on the group members' extensive experience of CP violation studies in the B system and expert knowledge of the LHCb detector and software.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to make leading contributions to the LHCb physics analysis programme and to take on responsibilities in the commissioning and operation of the LHCb detector. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shaping the group's physics analysis strategy and to support the supervision of graduate students. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics and experience with the data analysis and the software of high energy physics experiments. A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas is essential. Long term attachment to CERN is a possibility.

The starting salary is in the range of £24,638 to £27,998, dependent on experience. An index-linked pension scheme and a generous leave allowance are also offered. Further information can be found at http://hepwww.rl.ac.uk/lhcb.

For enquires about this post, please contact Dr Stefania Ricciardi, Tel: +44(0)1235 445213, email: s.ricciardi@rl.ac.uk

Application forms may be obtained from Valerie Gilbert, Science Programmes, CCLRC, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX, telephone +44 (0)1235 445872, or e-mail recruit-spbu@rl.ac.uk. Please quote the relevant SPBU reference number.

More information about CCLRC is available from http://www.clrc.ac.uk.

Closing date for application is 16 March 2007. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16 April 2007.

CCLRC operates a no-smoking policy and is committed to Equal Opportunities.

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at CCLRC, Chilton

ESEARCH ASSOCIATES FOR T2K and MINOS

The Particle Physics Department at RAL has two immediate vacancies for three-year fixed term Research Associates to work on the T2K (http://neutrino.kek.jp/jhfnu/) and MINOS (http://www-numi.fnal.gov/) projects. We encourage particularly applications from candidates who are interested in aspects of both posts. These vacancies are available as a possible job share.

A postdoctoral physicist (ref: SPBU029) is sought to work on the development, commissioning and calibration of the T2K 280m near detector electronics, software tools, neutrino data analysis and to participate in test beam activities. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in experimental particle physics and experience in analysis, hardware and software for particle physics experiments. Further details on this post may be found at http://www.clrc.ac.uk/Activity/VNInfo;SECTION=9957

For additional information, contact Dr. Alfons Weber (Tel: +44 (0)1235 445092, email: A.J.G.Weber@rl.ac.uk).

A physicist or physicist programmer (ref: SPBU030) is sought to work on both the MINOS and T2K projects. The post will involve developing and commissioning the data acquisition system for the T2K 280m near detector, assisting with operational support for the MINOS data acquisition and participating in the analysis of data. Applicants will have a degree or equivalent in a physical or computer science, or, ideally, a PhD in experimental particle physics, with experience of data acquisition on a large-scale experiment. Further details on this post may be found at http://www.clrc.ac.uk/Activity/VNInfo;SECTION=9958

For additional information, contact Dr. Geoff Pearce (Tel: +44 (0)1235 445676, email: G.F.Pearce@rl.ac.uk).

The starting salary for both posts is in the range £24,638 to £27,998 (pay award pending), dependent on experience. In addition we offer an index-linked, final-salary pension scheme and generous leave allowance. If suitable working patterns can be agreed between relevant parties, these roles offer an ideal opportunity for two individuals to job share.

Closing date for applications is 23 March 2007. Interviews will be held on 10 & 11 April 2007.

CCLRC operates a no-smoking policy and is committed to Equal Opportunities

Application forms may be obtained from Valerie Gilbert, Science Programmes, CCLRC, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX, telephone +44 (0)1235 445658, or e-mail recruit-spbu@rl.ac.uk, Please quote the relevant SPBU reference number. More information about CCLRC is available from http://www.clrc.ac.uk

University of Hertfordshire

School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics

Lectureship fixed term

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Lecturer in Physics. You will have teaching responsibilities principally in curriculum areas covered by the Institute of Physics “core of physics”, but may also be asked to teach in other areas taught by the School. Time will be available for research for a suitably qualified appointee who can demonstrate that his/her research would strongly complement that of current staff, particularly (though not necessarily) in quantum information science and quantum optics. Further details and electronic application forms can be found at

For informal enquiries please contact Prof Sean Ryan on ++44(0)1707 286068 or: s.g.ryan@herts.ac.uk .

Closing Date for applications: 31 January 2007

University of Sussex (Brighton, UK)

Department of Physics & Astronomy

Lectureship And Lectureship/Readership In Theoretical Particle Physics (2 posts)

Applications are invited from candidates with interests in any branch of theoretical particle or astroparticle physics. The postholders will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the Particle Theory group both in research and teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) in a department with a strong international reputation.

Review of applications will begin on 30th June 2006, and continue until the positions are filled. A UK Lectureship is broadly equivalent to Assistant Professor in the US system, and a Readership to Associate Professor.

http://www.pact.cpes.susx.ac.uk/particle-theory/
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/staffing/personnl/vacs/vac381.shtml

The University of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage diversity in the workplace.

University of Liverpool

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Chair in Theoretical Physics - B/676

The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated leadership and excellence in research in the field of Lattice Gauge Theory, and/or the phenomenology of the Standard Model and its extensions. Applications from candidates with active links with experimental groups are particularly encouraged. The post is available from 1 September 2006 or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal enquiries to Professor Tim Jones, email: drtj@liv.ac.uk.

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Liverpool City Centre Apply To: Further particulars and details can be requested from: http://uniwww.connect.org.uk/jobs/apprequest.php3?jobindex=309400 Alternatively, you may request an application pack from The Director of Human Resources (Recruitment), The University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX, UK Tel : +44 (0)151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone), EMAIL: jobs@liv.ac.uk

Job reference number: B/676/WWW

Email: jobs@liverpool.ac.uk

Closing date: 17-MAR-06

Department of Mathematical Sciences web address: http://www.liv.ac.uk/maths/index.htm

King's College London

Two Ph.D. Studentships

Robust syllable recognition in the acoustic waveform domain

Start date: 1 April 2006 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Two fully funded three-year Ph.D. studentships are available on an EPSRC research grant for study under the supervision of Dr Zoran Cvetkovic (Electronic Engineering) and Prof Peter Sollich (Mathematics) at King's College London. The aim of the research project is to investigate whether automatic speech recognition can be made more robust against noise by working directly in the high-dimensional space of acoustic waveforms rather than with more standard low-dimensional feature vectors. Further details on the project and the relevant background can be found at http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk/~psollich/speech.html.

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates with an excellent first degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or theoretical physics. The project will involve research at the interface of signal processing, information theory, and machine learning (pattern recognition, statistical inference). Experience in one of these areas, preferably at Master's level, will be an advantage. Interested candidates should contact Dr Cvetkovic or Prof Sollich directly and as soon as possible (contact details below), preferably by email.

The grant provides payment of full university fees (at the rate for European Union students), a maintenance grant of around 13,600 pounds per year, as well as provision for travel to conferences and dedicated computing equipment. The successful applicants will be based at King's College's Strand Campus. This is the most central of all the London colleges, situated midway between the Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral and close to Covent Garden, Soho, and Trafalgar Square.

Dr Zoran Cvetkovic
Director, Centre for Digital Signal Processing Research
Division of Engineering
Email: zoran.cvetkovic@kcl.ac.uk
Phone: +44 - (0)20 - 7848 2858
Web: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/pse/diveng/research/cdspr/zor/

Prof Peter Sollich
Department of Mathematics
Email: peter.sollich@kcl.ac.uk
Phone: +44 - (0)20 - 7848 2875
Web: http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk/~psollich/

King's College London
Strand, London WC2R 2LS, U.K.

King's College London

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Department of Mathematics
Ref: W1/CCM/118/05

Applications are invited for a PPARC-funded postdoctoral position for researchers working in an area of Theoretical Physics related to supersymmetry, string theory and conformal field theory. Funding is available for the position for two years starting in October 2006. The appointment will be made on point 6 on the RA1A scale, currently £22,289 plus £2,323 London Allowance per annum.

For further information about KCL Maths Department, please consult the web pages http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk, or contact Dr Andreas Recknagel (anderl@mth.kcl.ac.uk). For information on the activities of PPARC please see http://www.pparc.ac.uk.

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send your application and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr Andreas Recknagel, Department of Mathematics, Kings College London, Strand campus, London WC2R 2LS quoting reference number: W1/CCM/118/05

The closing date for applications is the 30 November 2005

King's College London

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Department of Mathematics
Ref: W1/CCM/119/05

Applications are invited for an EU-funded postdoctoral position for researchers working in an area of Theoretical Physics related to supersymmetry, string theory and conformal field theory. Funding is available for the position for two years starting in October 2006. The appointment will be made on point 6 on the RA1A scale, currently £22,289 plus £2,323 London Allowance per annum.

For further information about KCL Maths Department, please consult the web pages http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk, or contact Dr Andreas Recknagel (anderl@mth.kcl.ac.uk).

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send your application and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr Andreas Recknagel, Department of Mathematics, King's College London, Strand campus, London WC2R 2LS quoting reference number: W1/CCM/119/05

The closing date for applications is the 30 November 2005

Equality of Opportunity is College Policy.

University of Liverpool, School of Mathematical Sciences

Lecturer in Theoretical Physics

Job Description: Applications are invited for a Lectureship in theoretical Physics,
available from 1 September 2005. Candidates with outstanding research record in any
branch of theoretical high energy physics will be considered. First priority will be
given to candidates with research strength in superstring phenomenology and/or physics
beyond the Standard Model. The main criteria for selection, however, will be the
potential of the candidate to contribute and complement the research and teaching
efforts of the theoretical particle physics group. Candidates should be committed to
high-quality teaching of undergraduate and graduate students. The Division of Theoretical
Physics is part of the Mathematical Sciences Department, which obtained grade 5 in the
2001 RAE. Liverpool University also has an internationally renowned experimental high
energy physics group, and is spearheading the recent UK initiative in accelerator physics.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Tim Jones, email: drtj@liv.ac.uk; and to
Professor Alon Faraggi, email: faraggi@thphys.ox.ac.uk.

Salary: 23,643 - 35,883 pa

To Apply: Further particulars and details of the application
procedure should be requested from The Director of Personnel, The
University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, United Kingdom; 0151 794 2210
(24 hr answerphone) or via email: jobs@liverpool.ac.uk

In addition to the completed application form, CV and statement of research
interest, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be
sent by the application deadline to: The Director of Personnel, The University
of Liverpool, Senate House, Abercromby Square, Liverpool L69 3BX, United Kingdom
or via email to: jobs@liverpool.ac.uk

Please quote Job reference number B/458 on all correspondence

Closing date: 08-APR-05

Web link: http://uniwww.connect.org.uk/jobs/jb301641.html

University of Liverpool

School of Mathematical Sciences

Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Physics

Job Description: The Theoretical Physics Division is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in the field of theoretical particle physics with expertise in string phenomenology and/or particle physics beyond the standard model. The post is to be held for two years, beginning in October 2005. Extension for a third year may be possible depending on the availability of funding. Informal enquiries may be addressed via e-mail to Professor Alon Faraggi (faraggi@thphys.ox.ac.uk).

Salary: GBP 19,460 - 20,540 pa

Location: Liverpool City Centre

Apply To: Further particulars and details of the application procedure should be requested from The Director of Personnel, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone) or via email: jobs@liv.ac.uk

Job reference number: B/PR/AF/WWW

Email: jobs@liverpool.ac.uk

Closing date: 15-FEB-05

Web link: http://uniwww.connect.org.uk/jobs/jb300421.html

Brunel University, UK

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Applicants are invited for a Research Fellow position at Brunel University, UK, to work on Babar experiment.

Please see aditional information at: http://jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/GE735.html

King's College London

Lectureship in Theoretical Physics in the Department of Mathematics

Applications are invited for a post in Theoretical Physics at King's College London, to be taken up in September 2005.

Candidates should have an established track record of research at a level of international excellence in theoretical physics. The successful candidate will contribute to the research activity of the Department, supervise PhD students and also play an active role in teaching for the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.

The Department of Mathematics has a long and distinguished history, and is advantageously located in the heart of London, between the West End and the City of London.

The appointment will be made at the appropriate point on the Lecturer A/B scale, currently £23,643 to £35,883 per annum plus £2,323 London Allowance.

Further particulars and application forms may be obtained from the Personnel Department, Kings College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS, email strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk or fax: +44-(0)20-7848 1352.

Please quote reference number A1/CCM/113/04 on all correspondence.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 5pm on 24th November 2004.

The Further Particulars and a description of the department and the theoretical physics research group can be found on the Mathematics department web site http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk.

Equality of opportunity is College policy

University of Warwick

Elementary Particle Physics Group

Research Fellow/Physicist Programmer (Until September 2008, possibility of extension).

You would provide computing support to members of the Group, including contributing to the management of our Linux desktop cluster and computing farms. You would also participate in any of our ongoing experimental projects: the BaBar experiment at SLAC, the COBRA double beta decay experiment, the T2K neutrino superbeam experiment in Japan and design studies for a future neutrino factory.

Applicants should have experience with the Linux operating system and should ideally have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in experimental particle physics or other relevant subject. Some experience in particle physics computing would be highly desirable.

Further information and online application form can be found at:

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/news/vacancies/?ref=52882-094.

Closing date for applications: 27th October 2004.

King's College London
Department of Mathematics

Marie Curie Fellowships for Postgraduate Students

The Theory Group of the Mathematics Department at King's College London invites applications for Postgraduate Fellowships to be held at the Marie Curie Training Site MCFH-2001-00467

Strings, Branes and Boundary Conformal Field Theory.

The research topics covered by this programme include the following:

branes in curved backgrounds (in particular group manifolds and Calabi-Yau spaces)
non-commutativity in brane physics and string theory
non-BPS branes
branes in supergravity and M-theory
higher-dimensional superconformal field theories and AdS/CFT correspondence
(boundary) CFT and two-dimensional integrable QFTs; structure of RG flows.

Members of the King's College Theory Group include Paul Howe, Neil Lambert, George Papadopoulos, Andreas Recknagel, Alice Rogers, Gerard Watts and Peter West, the postdoctoral fellows Giuseppe D'Appollonio, Ulf Gran, Nicolas Moeller, Thomas Quella, Sylvain Ribault and Diederik Roest, and about seven graduate students. The group is connected to two European RTN networks.

The Marie Curie Training Site programme will cover stays lasting from 3 to 12 months (with slight preference given to longer stays). Financial benefits for the fellows include a monthly allowance of 1200 Euro, plus reimbursement of travel costs and tuition fees.

Candidates must be citizens of an EU or associated state, and must be registered for a PhD in a European country other than the UK.

Those interested should contact Dr Andreas Recknagel (e-mail anderl@mth.kcl.ac.uk , Tel. +44-20-7848-2244). For further information, see also the departmental webpage http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk .

Applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae and a statement of their research interests to

Dr Andreas Recknagel
Department of Mathematics
King's College London
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
UK

They should seek the consent of their PhD supervisor before applying. This Marie Curie Training Site will run until Spring 2006 and will host about 10 fellows on total. The next selection is expected to be held after 15 November 2004.

Equality of opportunity is College Policy. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Postdoctoral Research Associate
1 Fixed Term Post at Band 5 for 3 years
Particle Physics Department

Closing date 31st August 2004
Interviews will be held on 22nd September 2004

The Particle Physics Department at the CCLRC Rutherford Appleton laboratory invites applications for a Research Associate position in particle physics to work on the MINOS long baseline neutrino oscillation experiment. The appointment will be for 3 years. Applicants should have or be about to complete a PhD in experimental particle physics, or have equivalent experience. The post will be based at RAL but there may be opportunities to spend time at the experimental sites in Fermilab and/or Soudan, Minnesota. The successful candidate will be able to participate in many aspects of the project as the experiment prepares for beam turn-on in December 2004 and will be expected to play a substantial role in the data and physics analysis.

Information on the Minos project is available on the web at http://www-numi.fnal.gov/

Further details can be obtained from Dr G.F. Pearce by email at g.f.pearce@rl.ac.uk or phone on ext 5676.

University of Wales, Swansea

Two faculty positions

[1] Particle Physics (Theory), particularly String theory and Quantum field theory.

[2] Fundamental Atomic Physics (Experiment), in areas complementary to the work of Prof M. Charlton (ATHENA, positron physics, KATRIN etc)

Either position may be made at the grade of Reader/Senior Lecturer, though less experienced candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.

For details and an application pack see:

Closing date: 28 May 2004

Further information, please contact

g.m.shore@swansea.ac.uk for information on the TH position

m.charlton@swansea.ac.uk for the EXP position.

University of York

Postdoctoral research assistant in the Department of Mathematics

A research assistant is required to work on the project 'Quantum Physics of Fields, Boundaries and Gravitation', which has been awarded PPARC funding. The post is available for two years from 1st September 2004, or later, by arrangement. The successful applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a PhD and and will have experience in an area relevant to the project. The salary will be on the RA1A scale (£18265 - £27399, currently under review) according to experience.

Further information about the Mathematical Physics group at York may be obtained from its web pages, http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/maths/physics/index.html.

To apply please send a CV and list of publications with a brief description of your interests, and arrange for three referees to send letters directly to

Professor E Corrigan
Department of Mathematics
University of York
York YO10 5DD, UK
(ec9@york.ac.uk)

Your application and letters of reference should arrive in York by 24 March 2004.

King's College London

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Department of Mathematics

Red: W1/CCM/145/03

Applications are invited for two post-doctoral positions for one year each, PPARC-funded, starting in October 2004. There may be a possibility for a two-year extension, depending on the renewal of funding.

Research currently centres on supersymmetric theories, string theories, in particular M-theory, non-commutative geometry and low dimensional systems. For further information about KCL Mathematics Department, please consult the web pages at http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk, or contact Professor Peter West (pwest@mth.kcl.ac.uk). For information on the activities of PPARC, please see http://www.pparc.ac.uk.

Appointments will be made on SP 6, RA1A scale, currently GBP 22,445 per annum, inclusive of the London Allowance.

Further particulars and application forms for these posts can be obtained from http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk/vacancies or from The Personnel Department,
Kings College London,
Strand,
London WC2R 2LS,
fax +44 20 7848 1352

e-mail: strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk,
quoting reference number W1/CCM/145/03.

The closing date for applications is 17 December 2003.

Equality of Opportunity is College Policy.

King's College London

Department of Physics

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and a Postgraduate Research Studentship in Speech Acoustics and Inverse Problems

Applications are invited for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (ref. W1/CCP/147/03) and a three-year Postgraduate Research Studentship (ref. W0/CCP/146/03) in inverse problems applied to speech acoustics in the Physics Department at King's College London, to be taken up on 6 January 2004 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The appointment and the studentship arise as key positions in a research programme funded by a new company owned jointly by King^Òs College and IP2IPO.plc to exploit new results in the physics of speech production and recognition obtained in the Theory Group of the Department of Physics. Candidates should have the qualifications appropriate for carrying out advanced research in mathematical and computational physics. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with a background in inverse problems or inverse scattering theory and who are interested in practical applications.

Informal inquiries can be made to Prof. Roy Pike, FRS www.kcl.ac.uk/physics or contact: The Departmental Administrator, Department of Physics, King^Òs College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom, tel.: (+44) (0) 20 7848 2155, e-mail: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/ vacancy/external/pers_detail.php?jobindex=1770 .
Equality of opportunity is College policy

Brunel University

Ph. D. studentship

The Sensors, Instrumentation and Radiation Effects (SIRE) research group is inviting applications for a three year PPARC funded Ph.D. studentship in particle physics available immediately. This position is to work on the BaBar experiment.

The SIRE group has a broad research program in the areas of experimental particle physics, developing detectors, and distributed computing.

The BaBar experiment is located at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), USA and is studying physics interaction processes of beauty, charm and tau particles, focusing on the CP violation processes that could explain the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe.

The successful candidate will be involved in development of software for data analysis and its physics interpretation. There will be some involvement in the operation and maintenance of the BaBar detector system. The candidate will be involved not only in outstanding physics research but will also gain experience in computing and/or electronics technologies in an international scientific environment, as short and long term (1-2 years) visits to SLAC are possible.

Applicants should have to have a good honours degree, or equivalent, in Physics or a related numerate subject. Applications with a CV and informal inquiries should be directed to:

Professor Stephen Watts
Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering
Brunel University
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH
UK
Stephen.Watts@brunel.ac.uk
telephone: +44(0)1895-203356
fax: +44(0)1895-203357

Lancaster University

Department of Physics

Readership/Chair and Lectureship in Theoretical Physics

The successful applicants will join the Particle Theory and Cosmology group in the 5*A Department of Physics on 1 January 2004, or as soon as possible thereafter. They will have outstanding research records in early-universe cosmology and/or particle physics beyond the standard model and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching, including the Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology degree scheme.

The senior appointment will be to a chair if a sufficiently strong candidate comes forward; it is expected that he/she will participate in the selection of the Lecturer.

Closing dates: 21 September 2003 for senior position.
28 September 2003 for Lectureship.

http://www.personnel.lancs.ac.uk/vacancydets.aspx?jobid=A127