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Los Alamos National Laboratory
4 days ago
Research Associate - Theory (Fermilab) Fermilab in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Theoretical Physics
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
United States
University
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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About this position
The Fermilab Theory Division is inviting applications for one or more postdoctoral research appointments starting in the fall of 2027. The position is based in the Theory Division at Fermilab, with an onsite appointment in Batavia, Illinois.
The successful candidate will carry out self-directed theoretical physics research on topics of their own choosing, while also having the opportunity to interact with members of the senior scientific staff and other postdocs in the Division. The research environment spans a wide range of topics in modern fundamental physics, including collider phenomenology, dark matter and dark energy, the early universe, lattice QCD, large-scale structure and evolution, Higgs and flavor physics, high-energy particle astrophysics, neutrino physics, numerical cosmology, perturbative QCD, physics beyond the Standard Model, and quantum simulation, algorithms, and sensing for probing fundamental physics.
The Division highlights strong connections with Fermilab’s experimental program and with nearby and collaborative research centers, including SQMS, Fermilab’s National Quantum Initiative center, the University of Chicago, and the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. Candidates working in AI and quantum-related directions are especially encouraged to apply. The senior scientific staff named in the advert include Asher Berlin, John Campbell, Bogdan Dobrescu, Scott Dodelson, George Fleming, Patrick Fox, Nick Gnedin, Roni Harnik, Stefan Hoeche, Gordan Krnjaic, Andreas Kronfeld, Henry Lamm, Pedro Machado, Stephen Parke, Noemi Rocco, Albert Stebbins, Ruth Van de Water, and Michael Wagman.
The appointment is for a three-year term and is designed for researchers pursuing independent theory work in a highly collaborative national-lab environment.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a closely related field, or expect to earn the Ph.D. by September 1, 2027. Applicants should demonstrate experience in theoretical physics research and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to apply
Submit a CV, a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and arrange for three or more letters of recommendation to be submitted to AJO by the reference writers. Complete the application through the Academic Jobs Online portal by the deadline.
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