University of Cambridge

Research Associate in Condensed Matter Theory

Ref: KA04943

Salary: 28,695 - 37,394GBP

Further information: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/5713/

Applications are invited for an EPSRC funded post-doctoral research position in the Theory of Condensed Matter Group, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. The post is available from 1 October 2015 for a duration of 2 years.

This post is to work with Professor Nigel Cooper on projects related to ultracold atomic gases, involving recent developments in the generation of artificial gauge fields by atom-light coupling and non-equilibrium quantum systems. The candidate should have a strong background in the theory of quantum many-particle systems.

The candidate must hold a PhD/DPhil in the area of theoretical physics, or a closely related field (it is acceptable to be in the final stages of PhD/DPhil). The candidate should have a solid background in the theory of many particle quantum systems. Familiarity with theories of non equilibrium quantum systems and/or of atom-light coupling is desirable. The candidate should have a publication record commensurate with career stage and must be able to demonstrate a capacity for independent research work.

The Theory of Condensed Matter group provides an environment to pursue collaborative and/or independent research. Further information on the research activities of the group are available from http://www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor Nigel Cooper (nrc25@cam.ac.uk). If you have questions about the application process please contact Alan Clarke (ac771@cam.ac.uk)

Closing date: 1 February 2015

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Prof. N. R. Cooper

T.C.M. Group

Department of Physics

Cavendish Laboratory

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