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PostDoctoral Associate
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Position Number: 5830693
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Physics

PostDoctoral Associate

Requisition Number: 60641
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The high energy theory group at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder physics department invites applications for postdoctoral positions, expected to begin on September 1, 2025.
Fields of special interest include: lattice gauge theory, quantum gravity, quantum information, and quantum computing. The appointment requires completion of a PhD in theoretical physics, and includes competitive compensation and research travel support.
CU Boulder Physics includes the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter (CTQM), which fosters close collaboration between the world class researchers in a broad range of disciplines, including high energy, condensed matter, and AMO. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Department of Physics - The Department includes 54 tenured and tenure-track faculty performing cutting-edge research. Its graduate physics program draws ~1200 applications per year and is ranked by the National Research Council to be among the top 15 overall. The Department appears as high as 12th worldwide in international rankings of university Physics Departments. The department is strongly affiliated with centers and institutes such as JILA, a research institute administered jointly by NIST and the University of Colorado, and the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter, as well as with nearby National Laboratories (NIST and NREL), offering world-class facilities and broad opportunities for research collaboration.
The high energy theory group in the Physics Department at CU Boulder is interested in many aspects of theoretical high energy physics including connections to lattice gauge theory, quantum gravity, quantum information, and quantum computing. It includes faculty members Chris Akers, Oliver DeWolfe, Anna Hasenfratz, and Ethan Neil.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Perform research in theoretical physics in collaboration with members of the high energy theory group of the CU Boulder Physics Department and the broader physics community.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $58,000-74,000.
The University of Colorado offers generous benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits for the employee or their dependents.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

PhD in Physics, or a closely related field.

What You Will Need

Experience in research in theoretical physics in one or more areas of high energy physics, lattice gauge theory, quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum computing.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
For full consideration, please apply by December 9th, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/PostDoctoral-Associate/60641