Columbia University, Department of Physics

Position ID:
Columbia-Department of Physics-PDRS [#30833]
Position Title: 
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
New York, New York 10027, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics / High Energy Theory Group
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/10/09, listed until 2026/04/09)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The High Energy Theory group at Columbia University has an opening for a postdoctoral position beginning in the Fall of 2026. We encourage applicants with expertise in theoretical high-energy physics, including scattering amplitudes, quantum field theory, gravitational physics, effective field theory, and string theory.

Applications should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline. They should include a CV with a list of publications, a research statement (up to three pages), and three letters of recommendation.

The annual salary for this position will be at least $72,116. For additional inquiries about the position, please contact Sebastian Mizera (sebastian.mizera@columbia.edu).

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025. All applications submitted before this date will be given equal consideration. Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • 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:
physics.columbia.edu
email address
 
538 West 120th Street

(Pupin Hall 702)

New York, NY 10027