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Research activities will be oriented towards formal developments and precision lattice QCD calculations, including (semi-)leptonic decays with QED corrections, with both heavy and light quark flavours. The position is fixed-term for two years, with a possible extension contingent on additional funding. The calculations are to be performed, in part, using resources from the national supercomputing facility DiRAC.\nYour skills and attributes for success:\nPhD (awarded or near completion) in Physics, including Theoretical or Mathematical Physics \nStrong knowledge of the lattice formulation of quantum field theories and the Standard Model of particle physics\nExperience in C++ programming in UNIX environments \nExperience in delivering research results in an academic context; e.g. a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations\nCapability to work independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to work\nPlease view fullJob Description\nHow to apply\nApplications should be submitted by 11:59pm UK time on 27 November 2026. Please upload a CV and a brief research statement (fewer than three pages) and provide the names and contact details of at least three referees. The referees will be approached for letters after the long-listing process. Direct enquiries about the position to Antonin Portelli().\nAs a valued member of our team you can expect:\nA competitive salary.\n\nAn exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.\n\nTo be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.\n\nComprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.\n\nChampioning equality, diversity, and inclusion\nThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. 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