Research Fellow in Condensed Matter Theory

UCL Department of Physics and Astronomy has an immediate opening for a theoretical Research Fellow to work alongside experimentalists on a UKRI funded multi-university programme grant "Developing quantum bus for Germanium hole based spin qubits in silicon". The major objective of the project is to realize a novel platform for using spin chains for communication where germanium hole spins are used.
The applicant will play a leading role in modelling quantum many-body systems so as to compute unique properties such as entanglement, work out regimes of isolation so that state transfer can be experimentally evidenced and model interacting disordered systems. It will involve a close interaction with experimentalists to model their results, as well as design new experiments. The applicant will be expected to play an active role in the co-supervision of PhD students and the writing up of the results as articles for publication.
This position is funded for 14 months in the first instance.
Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a statement of research interests and plans (2 pages maximum), and the contact information for two references. A cover letter can be included using the "Statement in Support of your Application" section of the online form.
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Prof. Sougato Bose, s.bose@ucl.ac.uk

The successful applicant will have, or be about to receive, a PhD in Physics and have expertise in as several of the following areas: quantum many-body theory, Fermi-Hubbard model, quantum information, quantum simulators, open quantum systems, driven and disordered many-body quantum systems or a related topic.
Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication.
An experience of interactions with experimentalists or an understanding of experiments is desirable.

UCL is one of the world's top universities based in the heart of London. It is a modern, outward-looking institution. UCL's staff and former students have included 32 Nobel prizewinners. It is a truly international community: more than one-third of our student body - more than 35,000 strong - come from 150 countries and nearly one-third of staff are from outside the UK.
The researcher will be hosted in the Atomic Molecular Optical and Positron Physics (AMOPP) group at UCL Physics and Astronomy, and will be part of larger environment of researchers in quantum technologies under the umbrella of UCL Quantum (UCLQ).

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38,357- £41,005 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
What we offer
At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more!
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We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce or in the Physics & Astronomy department.
These include people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
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