Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral position within the Theoretical Physics Group of the Department of Physics at Imperial College London starting October 1st 2021 or as soon as possible after. The post holder will be expected to work with Professor Claudia de Rham as well as interact with other members of the Theory Group. 

 The post holder will be expected to contribute to high quality research on the topics of effective field theory approaches to gravity and demonstrate experience in S-matrix unitarity, causality and analyticity approaches to effective field theories and/or scattering amplitudes for binary systems. 

Essential criteria include evidence of outstanding promise and originality in research, demonstrated by a good publication record, commensurate with your career stage and experience in giving high quality talks at internationally recognized conferences and workshops (including virtual ones). 

Applicants should hold a PhD by the start date of the position. Applications should include a cover letter, statement of research interests, CV, list of publication as well as the contact of at least 3 referees willing to provide a reference letter. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the deadline for consideration is August 31st 2021.