PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Condensed Matter Physics in United States

Positions in condensed matter physics in united states

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Universities with open positions in condensed matter physics in the United States include Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Wake Forest University and University of Southern California.

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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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 ...

Materials Science
Photoelectron Spectroscopy
X-ray Diffraction
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Emilie Huffman

Wake Forest University

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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...

High-energy Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Materials
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University of Southern California

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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...

Theoretical Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Field Theory
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Haining Pan

University of Florida

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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, ...

Computer Science
Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
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Cora Dvorkin

Harvard University

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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...

Theoretical Physics
Particle Physics
Astronomy
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Ohio State University

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The Oshikawa research group at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar in quantum many-body theory and quantum condensed matter physics . The position is based at the OSU Main Campus in Columbus, Ohio, USA, within the Department of Physics Administration in the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful researcher will take a leading role in a project on quantum many-body theory. The group works on general principles of quantum condensed matter physi...

Condensed Matter Physics
Mathematical Physics
Field Theory
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Harvard University

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Harvard University's Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for a Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellow position beginning in fall 2027. The appointment is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The fellow will pursue independent research interests and collaborate across multiple research groups at Harvard, with additional opportunities to participate in events and collaborations through the broader Leinweber Network f...

Theoretical Physics
Particle Physics
High-energy Physics
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Argonne National Laboratory

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Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join the Materials Science Division’s Quantum States and Crystalline Matter Group in Lemont, Illinois, United States. The project focuses on the discovery and study of novel quantum materials , particularly superconductors. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct exploratory synthesis and crystal growth of solid-state inorganic materials, including chalcogenides, pnictides, halides, hydroxides, and intermetallic compounds. Resea...

Chemistry
Materials Science
Superconductivity
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Johns Hopkins University

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Johns Hopkins University is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering in Baltimore, United States. The project investigates the structure and dynamics of confined fluids using neutron and X-ray scattering. The research will advance understanding of classical and quantum fluids by examining how atomic and molecular dynamics, dimensionality, and confinement determine macroscopic properties. Complementary meth...

Materials Science
Dielectric Spectroscopy
Condensed Matter Physics
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Pawan Tyagi

University of the District of Columbia

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PhD Research Opportunity at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) The Center for Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE) at UDC is inviting motivated candidates for a PhD in molecular spintronics and molecule-enabled quantum computing devices . The research sits at the intersection of nanotechnology , quantum information science (QIS) , magnetic materials , molecular electronics , and spintronics . Students will work with advanced nanotechnology equipment, cleanroom/device-fabric...

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Electrical Engineering
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Florida International University

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🚀 Ph.D. opportunity in Quantum Computing at Florida International University (FIU). Dr. Abdel-Hameed Badawy, Associate Professor, is seeking motivated and talented Ph.D. students to join his research group. The opening is aimed at students interested in quantum computing , quantum technologies , quantum algorithms , quantum systems , and related areas in computer science and engineering . Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Badawy directly at [email protected] . No deadline or funding details...

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University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is advertising a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Physics for research in quantum condensed matter theory and many-body quantum information theory , broadly defined. The role is based in Boulder, Colorado, United States , and the successful candidate will collaborate with Boulder many-body quantum theory faculty. The position is expected to start in July 2027 . Research areas / keywords: quantum condensed matter theory, many-body quantum information, sta...

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Mathematics
Condensed Matter Physics
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Living costs in United States

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

$1.5k

$1,500/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

$800

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Oklahoma State University

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The Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus

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United States

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Condensed Matter Physics

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United States

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Rice University

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Research Interests

Condensed Matter Physics

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Solid State Physics

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Northeastern University

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Condensed Matter Physics

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