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Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Physics Syracuse University in United States

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Salary range $62,400-$65,000; full-time postdoctoral appointment.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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United States

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Syracuse University

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Computer Science
Mathematics
Theoretical Physics
High-energy Physics
Cosmology
String Theory
Field Theory
Quantum Gravity
Quantum Communication
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About this position

Syracuse University’s Department of Physics and Institute for Quantum and Information Sciences are recruiting postdoctoral researchers in theoretical physics. The successful candidates will join an active theory group spanning a broad range of modern high-energy and quantum science topics, with faculty and researchers working on field theory, string theory, particle phenomenology, quantum gravity, quantum information theory, lattice QCD, cosmology, and machine learning.

The advertised positions are part of a larger research environment that includes Simon Catterall, Scott Collier, Jay Hubisz, Jack Laiho, Alexander Maloney, Jason Pollack, Scott Watson, Aron Wall, and Peixue Wu, along with several postdoctoral researchers. The group welcomes applications across high energy physics, quantum information, and machine learning, and expects to make up to three offers for the coming academic year.

The appointment is intended to begin in September 2027 and is based at Syracuse University in New York. The post is a full-time exempt position with a stated salary range.

Funding details

Salary range $62,400-$65,000; full-time postdoctoral appointment.

What's required

Applicants should have a strong background in theoretical physics or related areas. The post invites candidates from all areas of high energy physics, quantum information, and machine learning. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation to the Academic Jobs Online posting. Also submit applicant information and a CV only through https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110021.

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