University of Southern California, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Theoretical Physics Group
Position ID:
USC-Department of Physics and Astronomy, Theoretical Physics Group-POSTDOC [#30868]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Los Angeles, California 90089, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Condensed Matter Theory, hep-th, HEP-Theory (hep-th), High Energy Theory, High Energy Theory Group, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum criticality and phase transitions, Quantum Dynamics, Quantum error correction, Quantum Field Theory, quantum information theory, String Theory, String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory, theoretical condensed matter physics, Theoretical condensed matter physics; high energy physics or mathematical physics; Condensed Matter Theory, Theoretical Physics, Topological quantum matter, Ultra Quantum Matter, Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Theoretical high energy physics, Theoretical High-Energy
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/14, listed until 2026/03/14)
(posted 2025/10/14, listed until 2026/03/14)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Physics at the University of Southern California invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics. Candidates interested in either Condensed Matter/Quantum Information Theory or High Energy Theory are encouraged to apply. Current faculty at USC include: Itzhak Bars, Nathan Benjamin, Rosa Di Felice, Stephan Haas, Ho Tat Lam, Krzysztof Pilch, Hubert Saleur, Nicholas Warner, and Paolo Zanardi. With a start date of August 2026, the position is for two years, with a possibility of renewal for a third year. The successful candidate should have a PhD and have a strong background and research record in topics that overlap with the interests of the group, which include quantum field theory, quantum matter, quantum dynamics, quantum information theory, conformal field theory, string theory, and quantum gravity. Applications must include: - A curriculum vitae - A list of publications - A statement of research interests - At least three letters of recommendation The search committee will start reviewing applications after December 1, 2025 until the position is filled. For inquiries, please email hotatlam@usc.edu. USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
920 Bloom Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90089