Research Fellow in Theory of Quantum Dynamics of Biomolecules

Job title:

Research Fellow in Theory of Quantum Dynamics of Biomolecules

Company:

University College London

Job description

About usUniversity College London (UCL) is one of the world’s top universities based in the heart of London. UCL is one of the top UK universities developing research in Quantum Science and Technologies, with over 30 groups advancing both theoretical and experimental research on this area.The Research Fellow in the Theory of Quantum Dynamics of Biomolecules will join the group of Professor Alexandra Olaya-Castro whose research aims to understand fundamental quantum processes underlying energy capture, transfer, and conversion in complex molecular systems.About the roleThe Research Fellow will conduct and lead original research on the theory of quantum dynamics and intensity correlations of biomolecules and other complex molecular systems interacting with different photon and phonon environments such as phononic crystals.This position is funded for 12 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. Alexandra Olaya-Castro ([email protected])About youThe successful applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in Theoretical Quantum Physics, Theoretical Quantum Optics, Theoretical Physical Chemistry, or a related subject.Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication in English.Knowledge of the theory of non-perturbative open quantum system dynamics and filtered photon quantum correlations is needed.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 offerAt 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!For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage – https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefitsOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe 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/Available documents

Expected salary

£38357 – 41005 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:34:22 GMT

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