# Research Officer - Theoretical Particle Physics - 1 yearSwansea University · University Swansea, United KingdomPosted 11 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens swansea.ac.ukSalary: GBP 39,906 – 46,049per yearApplication deadline: January 8, 2027 In 58 daysSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contact email and contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summarySwansea University is seeking a Research Officer in Theoretical Particle Physics for a one-year full-time position, starting October 1, 2027. Joining Prof. M. Piai's research programme and the TELOS collaboration, the successful candidate will apply lattice field theory techniques to strongly coupled realizations of composite dynamics. The role involves software development, testing, and benchmarking on high-performance computing facilities using CPU and GPU architectures, alongside physics analysis. Ideal candidates possess strong programming skills, experience with lattice calculations, and a background in theoretical particle physics. The salary ranges from £39,906 to £46,049 per annum. This position offers opportunities to co-supervise postgraduate students and participate in the Centre for Quantum Fields and Gravity.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsPosition type: ResearcherDate posted: November 11, 2026## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 5 min read### About Swansea UniversitySwansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.### About the RoleThe PDRA will join the research programme led by Prof. M. Piai, applying lattice field theory techniques and numerical implementations to new strongly coupled realizations of composite dynamics and its applications, with particular reference to the TELOS collaboration. Specific scientific goals will be codesigned, and involve a combination of software development, testing and benchmarking on high performance computing facilities, as well as on physics analysis pertinent to one or more of the physics aims and objectives of the collaboration.The ideal candidate for the post has a strong background in programming and running lattice calculations on modern, parallel computing facilities, using both CPU and GPU architecture, as well as previous experience with theoretical particle physics. Familiarity with current trends in extensions of the Standard Model is desirable, as is expertise with effective field theory techniques, and with more formal theoretical ideas, such as those of gauge/gravity dualities. The project will include both a software development component and a physics analysis one, hence candidates are invited to provide in their application technical details about their previous experience on both aspects.The candidate is expected to take active part in the TELOS collaboration, committing to its the research aims and objectives, professional values, and code of conduct, including its open access, open data and open software policies. They will have the opportunity to co-supervise the research aspects of the activity of postgraduate research students. They will participate to the activities of the Centre for Quantum Fields and Gravity, including attending and organising seminars in the broad context of theoretical particle physics.The appointment is for 1 year full-time, but can be converted into a part-time appointment (50%) for two years. Extension to a third year might become possible in principle, if additional funding becomes available, and pending performance review.Contract - 1 October 2027-30 September 2028### Equality, Diversity & InclusionThe University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.### Welsh Language SkillsThe Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little.The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.### Additional InformationApplications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
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