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University of Kentucky, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Position ID:
UK-PhysicsandAstronomy-HEPTH2024 [#28576]
Position Title: 
Postdoc in theoretical physics (hep-th)
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Lexington, Kentucky 40506, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Physics / HEP-Theory (hep-th), hep-th, High Energy Physics, Physics - Mathematical Physics, Quantum Computation, Quantum Computing, Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Information Science, Quantum Science + Quantum Information Science + Quantum Optics + Theoretical Physics, String Theory, Theoretical high energy physics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics
High-Energy Theory / AdS/CFT, Holography, mathematical physics, Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Theoretical High-Energy
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/09/25, listed until 2025/03/25)
Position Description:
   

The University of Kentucky String Theory group is currently seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in string theory, quantum gravity, quantum field theory, quantum information, or related areas. Subject to availability of funding, the position would begin in September 2025. Led by faculty Sumit Das, Anatoly Dymarsky, and Al Shapere, the group has a thriving research program and has successfully mentored many excellent postdocs. More information about our group may be found at pa.as.uky.edu/high-energy/string.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and description of research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent on their behalf. All materials must be submitted online through academicjobsonline. Review of applications will begin on 1 December; applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Special fellowship opportunities are available for women and underrepresented minorities, under a University of Kentucky program to promote diversity in the sciences. These candidates should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have completed their PhD's within the past two years. More information is available here. Full applications are due on 6 November so please email us by 15 October if you are interested in being considered for one of these fellowships.

The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and supports family-friendly policies.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://pa.as.uky.edu/high-energy
email address
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Department of Physics
University of Kentucky
Lexington KY 40506-0055