University of Washington, Department of Physics
Position ID:
UW-Physics-INTPOSTDOC [#30832]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar – Institute for Nuclear Theory
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Seattle, Washington 98195, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/10/09, listed until 2026/04/09)
Position Description:
Position Description
Position Description The U.S. Department of Energy’s Institute for Nuclear Theory (INT) and the Department of Physics of the University of Washington invite applications for two or more Postdoctoral Scholar positions starting in Autumn 2026. The INT’s local research interests include QCD, lattice gauge theory, quantum computing, many-body theory and nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics, effective field theory, weak interactions, symmetry violations, physics beyond the Standard Model, baryogenesis mechanisms, relativistic heavy ion physics, high energy nuclear physics. The Institute hosts approximately 450 visiting scientists each year, representing all areas of nuclear physics as well as its intersections with neighboring subfields. For further information about the INT see: https://www.int.washington.edu/ Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time, 12-month appointments for a duration of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, subject to funding and mutual agreement. The Postdoctoral Scholar title is limited to at most five years of postdoctoral experience(s) at both the UW and any prior institutions. The salary range for this position is $70,000-75,000 per year. Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website. Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD or foreign equivalent degree in nuclear theory, broadly defined, by the date of appointment. Instructions Applications should be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/174330 and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of future research interests, and three letters of reference. The INT will start reviewing applications on November 21, 2025. Applications received by November 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to: Sanjay Reddy sareddy@uw.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits Information A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). Privacy Notice Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights. Disability Services To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/174330
.- Contact: Assistant to the Chair
- Postal Mail:
- Box 351560
Department of Physics
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98195-1560
- Box 351560
- Web Page: https://phys.washington.edu/