Dr. David Skinner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Skinner is a lecturer and reader at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge. His research interests include quantum field theory, string theory, and twistor theory, with a particular emphasis on scattering amplitudes in gauge and gravitational theories. Prior to his current position, he held several notable roles including IBM Einstein Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at the Perimeter Institute, and various postdoctoral positions at the University of Oxford and IHÉS in France. His contributions to theoretical physics include significant publications on topics such as twistor strings and their applications in N=8 supergravity, as well as developing recursive methods in gravity and scattering amplitudes. David is recognized for his work in high energy theory and continues to contribute to the field through research and publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer, Reader

2012-09-01 — Present

Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG, GB

Lecturer and researcher in high energy theoretical physics.

IBM Einstein Fellow

2012-09-01 — 2013-08-01

Institute for Advanced Study • Princeton, NJ, US

Fellowship focusing on advanced theoretical physics research.

Senior Postdoctoral Fellow

2009-09-01 — 2012-08-01

Perimeter Institute • Waterloo, ON, CA

Conducted research in theoretical physics.

Visiting Scholar

2009-01-01 — 2009-05-01

IHÉS • Bures-sur-Yvette, FR

Engaged in collaborative research projects.

Postdoc

2007-09-01 — 2009-08-01

Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG, GB

Research in mathematical and theoretical physics.

Junior Research Fellowship

2003-09-01 — 2007-08-01

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG, GB

Research and teaching role in theoretical physics.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.