One of the best and high-ranked university in the United Kingdom, Queen’s University Belfast is searching driven, motivated, highly-qualified, and talented Research Fellow in Physics for special laboratory project.

About position

The position holder needs to take part in and contribute to the computational simulations of laser-driven ion acceleration processes. The candidate will be an active member of the Centre for Plasma Physics and will interact closely with experimentalists within the Centre. Generally, the one project will be based on Particle in Cell Simulations, and in their application to modeling of advanced acceleration mechanisms.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning and undertaking computational research activities employing Particle in Cell codes.
•  Carry out analysis and critical evaluations of captured data and interpret observations in light of current theories and understanding.
• Liaising with internal/external collaborators and assist MSc. and Ph.D. students involved in experimental and theoretical activities.
•  Prepare, in consultation with a supervisor, material for publication in national and international journals and presentations at
  international conferences.
•  Assist the grant holder in the preparation of funding proposals and applications to external bodies.
•  Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project, such as the organization of project meetings and documentation, financial control, risk assessment of research activities.
•  Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within the post holder’s area of expertise and under the direct guidance of a member of academic staff.
•  Read academic papers, journals and textbooks to keep abreast of developments in own specialism and related disciplines.

Qualifications and Requirements

•  Hold, or be about to obtain (i.e. before an interview) a Ph.D. in computational plasma physics.
•  At least 3 years of relevant research experience.
•  Extensive experience in Particle in Cell simulations of laser driven ion acceleration.
•  Strong publication record, commensurate to career level.
• Ability to provide support in management and administration.
•  Strong programming skills.
•  Experience in writing research papers.
•  Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
•  Ability to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks.
•  Demonstrable intellectual ability.
•  Ability to assess and organize resources.