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Organisation/Company: KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field: Mathematics Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Country: United Kingdom Application Deadline: 24 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer DescriptionAbout us The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) comprises the Departments of Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics. The Department of Mathematics has a distinguished scientific tradition in pure and applied mathematics and statistics. Since its foundation in 1830, it has established a reputation as a world-leading centre for the research and study of mathematics. About the role The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London invites applications for 1 postdoctoral research associate in theory and applications of non-Hermitian random matrices for a duration of 24 months starting on 1st of October 2025. The successful candidate will work on several projects related to theory and applications of non-Hermitian random matrices supported by EPSRC grant, with Prof. Yan Fyodorov as the project lead. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in theoretical or mathematical physics, with knowledge of random matrix theory and/or its applications to the theory of disordered systems, and with some numerical skills. The post is offered at a competitive salary (Grade 6, Spine Point 33 on the KCL salary scale), and includes provisions for travel money, computer equipment, and academic and leadership training. This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered on a fixed-term contract, ending in September 2027. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Knowledge and analytical skills in Random Matrix Theory and/or its applications in relevant areas of Theory of Disordered Systems (Anderson and/or many-body Localization, Spin Glasses) Solid track record of publications Robust presentation skills Competence in spoken and written English Ability and willingness to participate in collaborative work Ability to use computer algebra software (e.g. Mathematica or Maple) for symbolic computations Good numerical skills Experience in field-theoretical methods (e.g. supersymmetry) Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. Grade and Salary:£46,671 – £51,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID:112868 Close Date:24-Apr-2025 Contact Person:Prof. Yan Fyodorov Contact Details:#J-18808-Ljbffr