University of Chicago, Leinweber Institute
Position ID:
Position Title:
Leinweber Institute Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Biophysics/Soft Condensed Matter Theory, Condensed Matter Theory, Cosmology, Elementary Particle Theory, Field Theory, GR-Cosmology (gr-qc), Gravitational Theory, Hard Condensed Matter Theory, hep-ph, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), hep-th, HEP-Theory (hep-th), High Energy Theory, High Energy Theory Group, Mathematical Physics, Nuclear Theory, Nuclear Theory (nucl-th), Particle Theory, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Physics, Physics - Mathematical Physics, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Field Theory, quantum gravity, Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Condsend matter theory and Quantum Information Theory, Quantum Hydrodynamics, Quantum Information, quantum information theory, Soft Condensed Matter Theory, String Theory, String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory, string-math, theoretical condensed matter physics, Theoretical condensed matter physics; high energy physics or mathematical physics; Condensed Matter Theory, Theoretical cosmology, Theoretical high energy physics, Theoretical High-Energy, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Physics, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), Astrophysics (astro-ph), GR-Cosmology (gr-qc), Theory of Particle Physics
Theoretical Physics / Quantum Field Theory, Gravitation Theory, String theory, Condensed matter theory, Conformal Field Theory, Higher Spin Gravity, Holographic Dualities, Mathematical physics, Nuclear and Many-Body Theory, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Gravity, Quantum Information Theory, Quantum information/quantum matter, Soft Condensed Matter, Theoretical condensed matter physics, Theoretical High Energy Physics, Theoretical particle physics, use of anyons for topological quantum computing
Theoretical Physics / Quantum Field Theory, Gravitation Theory, String theory, Condensed matter theory, Conformal Field Theory, Higher Spin Gravity, Holographic Dualities, Mathematical physics, Nuclear and Many-Body Theory, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Gravity, Quantum Information Theory, Quantum information/quantum matter, Soft Condensed Matter, Theoretical condensed matter physics, Theoretical High Energy Physics, Theoretical particle physics, use of anyons for topological quantum computing
Salary Range:
$70,000-$80,000
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/18, updated 2025/09/15, listed until 2026/03/15)
(posted 2025/09/18, updated 2025/09/15, listed until 2026/03/15)Position Description:
Position Description
The Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics (LITP) at the University of Chicago invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships to begin in the Fall of 2026. Candidates must apply via this website by November 1, 2025 to receive full consideration. A small group of outstanding candidates will be interviewed in November and December. The Leinweber Institute was recently founded to advance the study of theoretical physics in all its breadth. Fellows will become part of an intellectual community that is distinguished by its unusual level of interaction across traditional boundaries. Current research in theoretical physics at Chicago spans particle physics, quantum field theory, condensed matter, gravitation, and string theory, with frequent cross-pollination between these areas and with neighboring fields. Fellows will have the freedom to pursue their own research directions while engaging with a department that fosters collaboration and values the interplay of diverse perspectives and methods. The appointment will be at the internal University rank of Postdoctoral Scholar, which is open only to those individuals who are less than seven years beyond attainment of the Ph.D. degree. There are no teaching responsibilities associated with this position. The University of Chicago participates in the Exchange Visitor Program and will facilitate the granting of visas to international applicants. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Exactly three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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