Argonne National Laboratory, HEP High Energy Physics Division

Position ID:

Argonne National Laboratory-HEP High Energy Physics Division-THEORYPDGENERAL [#31016]

Position Title:

Argonne Postdoctoral Research Associate, general particle theory

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States of America

Subject Areas:

High Energy Physics / BSM, BSM new physics, Computational, Electroweak Symmetry Breaking, Flavor Physics, Higgs physics, LHC, Machine Learning, Neutrino, Particle Theory, Phenomenology, Quantum chromodynamics, Quantum Field Theory, Theoretical Particle Physics

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/08 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/28, listed until 2026/04/28)

Position Description:

The Particle Theory Group of the High Energy Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for one or more positions for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Particle Physics. The search is in all areas of theoretical particle physics, with an emphasis on particle physics phenomenology. The initial appointment is for 2 years with possible renewal to 3 years, contingent on performance and funding.

Members in the Particle Theory Group work on physics within and beyond the Standard Model, phenomenology at current and future colliders, as well as emerging areas in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Information and Quantum Simulation. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program in particle theory to strengthen and complement current research efforts in the group and division. The Argonne HEP Division offers a stimulating environment. In addition to a very active experimental program that includes participation in the ATLAS experiment in the Energy Frontier, DUNE, Mu2e and g-2 experiments in the Intensity Frontier and SPT-3G, LSST DESC, DES, and Roman Survey in the Cosmic Frontier, the Division is engaged in physics preparations for the EIC, the development of advanced accelerator technologies (Argonne Wakefield Accelerator), as well as in the development of novel superconducting detectors. An additional theoretical effort lies in computational cosmology.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. awarded within the last five years. Applications should be submitted via AJO website and be received by December 8, 2025 to ensure full consideration. The anticipated start date of the position is in the Fall of 2026. Late applications would be reviewed should the position remain open. A complete application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae as well as a description of the candidate's research plan and three letters of reference will be required.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

For further information on the position, please contact senior members of the Particle Theory group: Tim Hobbs (tim@anl.gov) and Ian Low (ilow@anl.gov).

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:

(630) 252-7503

9700 South Cass Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439