Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

King's College London invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Department of Physics. The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. George Booth in the Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter group, situated on the Strand campus within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences. This role is part of a broader EPSRC-NSF funded collaboration involving research groups at Indiana University and Virginia Tech in the United States. The initial contract runs until August 31, 2029.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £45,031 to £47,379 per annum, which includes a London Weighting Allowance. Additionally, research staff at King's receive an entitlement of at least 10 days per year on a pro-rata basis dedicated to professional development.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold or be awaiting the award of a PhD in a relevant field, specifically Theoretical or Computational Physics or Chemistry. Applicants should also possess experience in quantum many-body theory, including its development or implementation from the perspective of condensed matter physics, quantum chemistry, or quantum information theory.

Requirements

The role requires the researcher to work within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team focused on developing scalable computational methods for correlated electronic structure theory. Key duties involve contributing to internationally leading research in many-electron theory, developing and maintaining computer software, collaborating actively, providing leadership and mentorship to junior group members, and supporting research culture and the dissemination of project results.

Key dates

The application closing date is November 17, 2026.