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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Rare Events in Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mathematics
Funding
This is a fixed-term, grant-funded research position with a salary of £38,448–£46,970. The UKRI grant funding ends on 31 December 2028, and the appointment duration is limited accordingly.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Cambridge
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About this position
The University of Cambridge is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Soft Matter Group in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The project is supported by a UKRI grant titled “Nucleation and Extinction in Non-equilibrium Statistical Field Theories”.
The research will extend tools from large deviation theory to field-theoretic models of non-equilibrium systems. These models can describe phase-transition dynamics in active fluids, species invasion into new environments, noise-induced transitions between attractors in fluid dynamics or ecosystem models, and noise-induced extinction affecting populations, genes or behavioural traits.
The successful researcher will develop analytical and numerical tools for studying rare events in stochastic field theories. The project brings together statistical field theory, large deviation theory and non-equilibrium physics, with potential applications to ecosystem and population dynamics and pattern formation far from equilibrium.
The appointee will conduct original research, develop individual and collaborative research projects, communicate findings through publications and presentations, and contribute to the wider mathematical research community. The role also includes collaboration with two postdoctoral researchers already working in the group, development of research networks and possible contributions to student research, project supervision and research seminars.
The project is based within Cambridge’s Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and offers an interdisciplinary research environment spanning mathematical physics, applied mathematics, soft matter and stochastic modelling.
Funding details
This is a fixed-term, grant-funded research position with a salary of £38,448–£46,970. The UKRI grant funding ends on 31 December 2028, and the appointment duration is limited accordingly.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Theoretical Physics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field. Candidates need strong familiarity with statistical field theory and at least some acquaintance with large deviation theory, or vice versa, together with analytical and numerical skills for solving complex problems. An interest in ecosystem or population dynamics and/or pattern formation far from equilibrium is welcomed. Applicants must provide details of two academic referees, a full curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a one-page summary of research achievements.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Cambridge recruitment system, quoting reference LE51584. Upload a full CV, publication list and one-page research-achievements summary, and provide contact details for two academic referees.
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