Postdoctoral Research Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
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£39,347
  • £46,97
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College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics & Astronomy

Contract type:
Full-time (35 hours per week)
**Fixed-term: until November 2026


The Opportunity:


We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Atomistic and Micromagnetic simulations of advanced magnetic compounds for the next generation of information technologies (e.g., hard drives, memories, etc.).


The position will be located at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh in the group of Dr Elton Santos.

The group is an active member of the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics developing several activities in the context of two-dimensional (2D) materials, energy compounds and strongly correlated approaches.

The group collaborates with world-leading experimental groups at Harvard University, National University of Singapore, Max Planck Institute and Argonne National Lab.

Computational facilities available include the UK National Supercomputer - ARCHER2 and EPCC's CIRRUS supercomputer both located at Edinburgh.

One of the goals of the project is to develop novel theoretical methods to simulate and predict strongly correlated phenomena in low-dimensional magnets towards energy-efficient device platforms.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The post is fixed term with a current grant end date of November 2026.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Magnetism and spin-transport
  • Atomistic methods, e.g., Monte Carlo, Landau-LifshitzGilbert equation, Langevin dynamics
  • KKR techniques, noncollinear DFT, TDDFT, GW, Bethe-Salpeter equation, Boltzmann transport equation
  • Continuum theories (e.g., linear spin wave theory), spin Hamiltonians
  • Spintransfer torques, Spin Hall effect
  • Two dimensional materials
  • Coding (C, C++, Fortran, Python, etc.) and numerical implementations

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £39,347
  • £46,97
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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The successful applicant must be qualified to PhD level in physics or related discipline. They should be able to drive their own research program, write papers and assist with research students. The start date is negotiable with a tentative date over Autumn-Winter 2023/24.


Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination.


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

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