Position Description

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the Theory of Quantum Matter

Job number: ACAD108025

Contract Type/Work Pattern: Open-ended / Full-time

Posting End Date: 12 May 2025

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Science

Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 (Grade J) or £49,559 - £55,755 (Grade K) or £59,139-£66,537 (Grade L) per annum depending on experience

School/Unit: School of Physics

The role

The University of Bristol’s School of Physics seeks an outstanding candidate for a permanent academic appointment within the Theoretical Physics research theme. An appointment may be made at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, depending on the experience of the candidate. The appointee will establish their own world-class independent research programme with the aim of strengthening our research in the Theory of Quantum Matter. The focus of this position spans modern condensed matter physics, but we also welcome applicants whose research crosscuts this area with atomic, molecular and optical physics; high energy physics; and quantum information science.

What will you be doing?

The responsibilities of the post include carrying out a vigorous self-directed program of research and scholarship in the theory of quantum matter resulting in high-quality journal publications and visibility at international conferences; contributing to undergraduate teaching across the core physics curriculum, and supervising postgraduate students; actively participating in outreach and knowledge transfer activities, as well academic leadership and administration within the School.    

You should apply if

• Hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in physics or a closely related scientific/mathematical discipline (or some professional equivalent) or be working towards one.
• Have an exceptional track record of research in the theory of quantum matter, evidenced by a portfolio of research publications commensurate with career stage.
• Show potential for, or a strong track record of, attracting external funding to support their research activities, again commensurate with their career stage.
• Demonstrate the skills needed to build, manage, and sustain an independent and internationally recognised research programme.
• Have the potential and commitment to achieve excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in all core areas of physics.

Further information about the post is included in the Further Particulars.

Both the School of Physics and University of Bristol are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment as set out in our equality, diversity and inclusion pages. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, especially from women and other groups currently under-represented in academic posts.

Applications should include:

• a statement of research plans (up to 2 sides of A4)
• a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 sides of A4)
• a full resume (curriculum vitae)
• a statement (up to 1 side of A4) summarising your vision for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), including how you will contribute to our collegial, collaborative and inclusive community
• a cover letter (up to 2 sides of A4) summarising how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as specified in the job description

All five documents are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing date: 15 May 2025.

Interview date: anticipated to take place in June 2025.

For informal queries, please contact:

Professor Stephen Clark, Theme Lead of Theoretical Physics – stephen.clark@bristol.ac.uk

Professor Jennifer McManus, Head of the School of Physics – jennifer.mcmanus@bristol.ac.uk

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