The Institut de Physique Théorique invites applications for a permanent CEA researcher position in theoretical physics and statistical physics. Applications of candidates working in the following scientific area will be considered with the highest priority: « Statistical Physics and its applications to biological systems » Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, statistical physics approaches to neuroscience, genomics, immunology, evolution, ecology, cellular and bacterial growth; AI approaches to biological systems; physics of biomolecules.

This position is part of a wider project aimed at developing collaborations with other CEA Institutes of the Fundamental Research Division (DRF), in particular with the Frédéric Joliot Institute for Life Sciences (https://joliot.cea.fr/) and its departments: Neurospin (https://joliot.cea.fr/drf/joliot/pages/entites_de_recherche/neurospin.aspx) for neuroscience and the Institute for Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC https://www.i2bc.paris-saclay.fr) for other aspects of biological systems.

The Institut de Physique Théorique (IPhT) is a Research Institute of CEA and CNRS, and is associated to the Université Paris-Saclay. IPhT is a multidisciplinary institute, with a strong expertise in a wide range of topics in mathematical physics, gravity, string theory, high-energy physics and particle physics, cosmology, statistical physics, condensed matter physics and quantum information. It is located in the south of Paris, in a rich scientific environment (Université Paris-Saclay, Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris-Saclay, Centrale-Supelec, Paris-Saclay Neuroscience Institute, IHES). More details can be found at https://www.ipht.fr/en.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter, a statement of research interests, and a list of publications. Applicants should also arrange for the submission of at least three recommendation letters. All materials should be uploaded electronically to Academic Jobs Online.

Applications should be received by April 1st 2024 in order to receive full consideration.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact pierfrancesco.urbani@ipht.fr.