Research Fellow

University of Aberdeen - School of Natural and Computing Sciences

Type of Contract: Full-time, Funding limited for 36 months

A talented and creative Research Fellow is sought to work within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences with Dr. Mark Law on the theoretical molecular physics of matter-antimatter reactive scattering. The project, which is funded by the Leverhulme Trust, will involve regular and close consultation and interaction with Dr Martin Plummer (STFC, Daresbury), Prof. Jonathan Tennyson (University College London) and Prof Michael Charlton (Swansea). The Research Fellow will work on the development of methods and computer programs adapted to the challenging problem of rearrangement scattering in molecular matter-antimatter collisions. We will develop and apply the R-matrix method to systems such as molecular hydrogen ion interacting with an antiproton (with rearrangement to form protonium + hydrogen atom) and molecular hydrogen interacting with an antihydrogen atom (to form protonium + positronium + hydrogen atom).

Salary will be at Grade 6, £38,249 per annum. The role will start on 1 October 2025 (or as close to this date as possible) and will last 36 months, until 30 September 2028.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Mark Law, Senior Lecturer, e-mail: m.m.law@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 01 September 2025. The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.