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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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United States
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Quantum Heterostructures Group within the Materials Science and Technology Division and Physical Sciences Directorate. The project focuses on the synthesis of quantum materials and the investigation of their novel electronic, magnetic, and structural properties. The researcher will synthesize epitaxial thin films using molecular beam epitaxy and work with advanced characterization methods. Depending on experience ...
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Emilie Huffman
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Wake Forest University
United States
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The Department of Physics at Wake Forest University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in quantum matter to join Emilie Huffman’s group. The project focuses on classical and quantum-computational simulations of quantum many-body physics systems , giving the scholar the chance to contribute to research at the interface of numerical and analytical approaches. The successful candidate will work closely in the Huffman group and will also have the opportunity to mentor students. The advert highligh...
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University of Southern California
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United States
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The University of Southern California’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for its Theoretical Physics Group in Los Angeles. The position is centered on work in theoretical physics with two closely related directions highlighted: high energy theory and condensed matter/quantum information theory. The successful postdoctoral fellow will join a broad and active research environment with faculty whose interests span quantum field theory, conformal field theo...
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Haining Pan
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University of Florida
United States
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A postdoctoral associate position is available in the group led by Prof. Haining Pan in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida . The project sits at the interface of theoretical and computational quantum information science and condensed matter physics, with research centered on numerical and analytical studies of quantum computing and related quantum materials problems. The successful researcher will work on topics such as AI-accelerated quantum simulation, materials discovery, ...
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Cora Dvorkin
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Harvard University
United States
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The Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics at Harvard University is inviting applications for a Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Physics. The fellowship is designed for researchers interested in fundamental theoretical physics and offers the chance to pursue an independent research agenda while engaging with multiple research groups across Harvard. Fellows will be part of the Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics and will also connect with the broade...
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Uppsala University
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Sweden
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Uppsala University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in quantum matter theory , specializing in unconventional superconductivity and quantum geometry. The appointment is based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Quantum Matter Theory research program and will be located in Uppsala, Sweden. The successful researcher will join Prof. Annica Black-Schaffer's research group, which studies quantum condensed matter, unconventional superconductivity, topologica...
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University of Cologne
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Germany
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The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy offers a PhD programme in Physics at the University of Cologne, in cooperation with the University of Bonn. This is a research-oriented doctoral programme in which candidates complete approximately three years of thesis work leading to a doctoral degree in physics. The programme’s scientific focus spans astrophysics, condensed matter physics and solid state theory, statistical and biological physics, mathematical physics, quantum informat...
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University of Bonn
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Germany
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The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) at the University of Bonn , in cooperation with the University of Cologne , offers a PhD in Physics within a structured, research-oriented doctoral programme. This programme is centred on three years of thesis research leading to a doctoral degree in physics. The school’s scientific interests span applied and quantum optics , nuclear and particle physics , condensed matter physics , statistical physics , astroparticle physics , and...
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Erwann Bocquillon
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University of Cologne
Germany
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PhD Student Position in Quantum Hall Calorimetry of Quantum Materials at the University of Cologne The University of Cologne is advertising a PhD student position in the Bocquillon Working Group at the Institute of Physics II, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The project is part of an experimental condensed-matter physics programme focused on quantum transport in quantum materials and the development of a new ultra-sensitive quantum calorimeter. The successful candidate will work on ...
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Institute of Nano Science and Technology
Italy
1 month ago
The Advanced Photonics Lab at CNR NANOTEC in Lecce, Italy, is offering postdoc positions in experimental photonics, with a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory research. The work sits at the intersection of optics, quantum mechanics, and photonic device characterization, and focuses on modern optical platforms, nonlinear and collective optical effects, and micro-/nano-structured and integrated photonic systems. The successful candidate will contribute to experimental setup development and oper...
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University of Trieste
Italy
8 months ago
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the University of Trieste are inviting applications for the 2027/2028 edition of the Master in Advanced Studies in Medical Physics and Radiation Metrology. This program is designed for students interested in the intersection of physics and medicine, focusing on advanced topics in medical physics and the precise measurement of radiation. The program is jointly organized by ICTP, a renowned international hub for scientific res...
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission)
Italy
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MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 is an open call under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for building doctoral programmes through international partnerships. The scheme supports collaborations among universities, research institutions, research infrastructures, businesses including SMEs, and other socio-economic actors from Europe and beyond. The call is designed to fund doctoral networks that respond to well-identified research and innovation needs across a wide range of fields. It also emphasizes ...
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Estimated costs in Italy.
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![]() Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €138 $150/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | €3.3k $3,600/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €1.7k $1,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
University of Turin
Italy
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Nonadiabatic Dynamics
Quantum Dynamics
Many-body Systems
Associate Professor
University of Pisa
Italy
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Criticality
Quantum Electronics
Quantum Dynamics
Torino University
Italy
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Solid State Physics
Electronic Structure
Associate Professor
University of Bologna
Italy
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Semiconductor Physics
Solid State Physics
Electronic Structure
University of Trento
Italy
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Electron-phonon Interaction
University of L’Aquila 2
Italy
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Superconductivity
Quantum Magnetism

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