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Northwestern University, High Energy Theory Group, Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:
Northwestern University-High Energy Theory Group, Physics and Astronomy-POSTDOC [#30926]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Evanston, Illinois 60201, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Quantum Computing / Quantum Computing
Quantum Information Science
Theoretical Physics / Quantum Field Theory, Fundamental interactions, Nuclear and Many-Body Theory, Quantum Information Theory, Theoretical High Energy Physics, Theoretical particle physics
Particle Theory
Nuclear Theory (more...)
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/15 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/10/20, listed until 2026/04/20)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Professor Ian Low’s group at Northwestern University invites applications for one or more postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, to begin in Fall 2026.

We welcome candidates with expertise in quantum field theory, particle and nuclear physics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and quantum information and quantum simulations. Researchers whose work connects these areas, or complements existing interests, are especially encouraged to apply.

Members in the group engage in a wide range of research, including quantum information and simulation, artificial Intelligence and machine Learning, and physics within and beyond the Standard Model at current and future colliders. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program that strengthens and extends current research efforts.

The appointment is a nominal term of three years, contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Applications should be submitted via AJO website. For full consideration, all materials should be received by December 15, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed if positions remain available. A complete application must include:

• a cover letter • a curriculum vitae • a description of the candidate’s research interests and plans • and three letters of reference

For further information, please contact: Prof. Ian Low Email: ilow@northwestern.edu

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 help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
email address
 
2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208