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Washington University in St. Louis, Physics Department

Position ID:
WUSTL-Physics Department-POSTDOC2 [#29099]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Saint Louis, Missouri 63130, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics / Quantum Information
Appl Deadline:
2025/01/31 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/10/31, listed until 2025/04/30)
Position Description:
   

The Center for Quantum Leaps and the Department of Physics at the Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for postdoctoral positions for a start date of around August 15, 2025.

This postdoctoral position will work primarily with Chuanwei Zhang on the theory of quantum information and/or ultracold atoms. Relevant experience in these two fields would be preferred.

The position will be part of a stimulating environment for quantum condensed matter, quantum information, and atomic, molecular, and optical physics with ample opportunity to collaborate with other theorists (Zohar Nussinov, Alexander Seidel, and Li Yang) and experimentalists (Erik Henriksen, Kater Much, Sheng Ren, Xi Wang, and Chong Zu) at the department of physics. Exceptional candidates can simultaneously apply for the Jaynes Prize Fellowship [https://physics.wustl.edu/jaynes-fellowship] that will provide more research independence.

For more information please visit: https://quantumleaps.wustl.edu/ https://physics.wustl.edu/people/chuanwei-zhang For Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Interested candidates should submit an application that includes as a single PDF file: (i) a short cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, (iii) a short statement of research accomplishments and interests, and (iv) the names and contact information of three senior colleagues who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.

Required Qualifications Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

For full consideration, applications should be received prior to January 31, 2025. Late applications will be considered until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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Postal Mail:
Physics Department
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63130
Web Page: http://physics.wustl.edu