We invite expressions of interest for a full-time postdoctoral position in
High Energy Theory (HEP) based at the Department of Physics and Astronomy
of the University of Sussex in anticipation of a position which will be
formally advertised in January 2021. 
This position is funded by the UK ‘Network of clocks for measuring the
stability of fundamental constants’ consortium (QSNET). The consortium
aims to build a network of dissimilar clocks to search for spatio-temporal
changes in fundamental constants. Our partners in the network are the
National Physical Laboratory, Imperial College London, and the University
of Birmingham. 
The position is devoted to theoretical research in high energy physics
broadly defined.
We are particularly interested in applicants with broad research
experience in beyond the standard model physics, particle-astrophysics,
including dark matter, and cosmology and willing to work in close contact
with atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) experimentalists. AMO candidates
willing to work in a HEP environment will also be seriously considered.
The postholder will work under the supervision of Prof. Xavier Calmet. 
The postholder will benefit from close interactions with the ITCM Group at
the University of Sussex led by Prof. Matthias Keller who is a member of
QSNET. They will also benefit from the lively research environment of the
Sussex Theoretical Particle Physics (TPP) and Mathematical Physics (MP)
groups. TPP is also a member of the related consortium QUEST-DMC funded
under the same Quantum Technology for Fundamental Physics programme of the
Science and Technology Facilities Council. They will also benefit from
the consortium’s network international partners, including theorists at
the University of Delaware and at the Kavli Institute for the Physics and
Mathematics of the Universe at the University of Tokyo.

The following materials should be sent by email to x.calmet@sussex.ac.uk -
CV, list of publications, and statement of research interests in a single
pdf document
- Three recommendation letters.

Contract: up to 36 months, or April 30th 2024, whichever earliest.

Start date: we anticipate that interviews are likely to be held at the end
of January
2021, with a start date as soon as possible thereafter but at the latest
on Sept 01 2021.