York University, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:

YU-Department of Physics and Astronomy-LATPD [#29228]

Position Title:

HEP Postdoc (Lattice)

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada

Subject Areas:

High Energy Physics / Quantum Field Theory
High-Energy Theory / Theoretical Particle Physics
Physics / Quantum Computing, Lattice Field Theory, Lattice QCD, QCD

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/11/13)

Position Description:

The High Energy Physics group at York University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position targeting lattice field theory in the context of QCD, quantum computing, and/or particle phenomenology. A separate position focusing on dark matter physics and related topics is advertised here.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in theoretical physics by the start of the appointment and have a record of research excellence. The appointment is for two years, beginning fall 2025, with an extension to a third year upon mutual agreement.

York University is in Toronto, Canada, near the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute, University of Toronto, CITA, and several other leading research institutions. Current HEP theory faculty include professors Nikita Blinov, Matthew Johnson, Randy Lewis, Kim Maltman, and Sean Tulin. The Department also features vibrant experimental groups. Information on research activities within the Physics and Astronomy Department at York can be found at: https://www.yorku.ca/science/physics/ https://www.yorku.ca/science/research/hep/

To guarantee full consideration, candidates should apply through Academic Jobs Online by December 15, 2024. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with publication list), a research statement of no more than 2 pages which outlines one of your major research achievements and your future research plans, and arrange for three referees to upload their letters through Academic Jobs Online. For further questions, please contact Randy Lewis (randy.lewis@yorku.ca).

York University is committed to employment equity and diversity, and a positive and supportive environment. Candidates from underrepresented groups in physics including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.yorku.ca/science/physics/

York University
4700 Keele Street, 125 Petrie
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3