Job reference: S&E-15348
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 06/04/2020
Salary: ￡32,816 per annum
Employment type: Fixed Term
Department: Science & Engineering
Division: Department of Physics & Astronomy
Hours per week: Full time
Contract Duration: Fixed term from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2023
This is an opportunity for talented researchers in condensed matter theory
to study the physical properties and the interplay between magnetism/quantum
orders and optics/electronics in novel two-dimensional materials, their
heterostructures, and devices based on them. The work will be based at the
Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Manchester, a world-
class scientific institution with a broad scope of research. The study of
the physics of 2D materials is amongst the research beacons of the
University of Manchester and offers the opportunity for a close
collaboration with world-leading experimental groups.
We seek theorists with an active interest and excellent track record of
publications in the physics of low-dimensional materials and/or in strongly-
correlated quantum systems and capable of maintaining collaborations with
experimental groups. Skills in field/kinetic-theory or ab-initio methods
applied to condensed matter problems will be equally welcomed. Funding is
provided by a Leverhulme Trust Standard Grant. The two posts are available
from 1 September 2020 for various periods ranging from 12 to 36 months.
Applications should be made online (see below) by the closing date. With
your application you should upload a single file comprising your CV, list of
publications, and a brief (max 1 page) research statement summarising your
research interests, practical experience in condensed matter theory and
career aspirations.
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and
will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its
community. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to promoting
equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting
women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering,
mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The Department received a
Silver Athena SWAN Award in 2016 for its commitment to the representation of
women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women
for this post. Appointments will always be made on merit. For further
information, please visit https://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or
applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr. Alessandro Principi, Lecturer in Theoretical Physics
Email: alessandro.principi@manchester.ac.uk