Tohoku University, Particle Theory and Cosmology Group, Department of Physics
Position ID:
Tohoku University-Particle Theory and Cosmology Group, Department of Physics-PD [#31116]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan
Subject Areas:
Physics / hep-th, HEP-Theory (hep-th), High Energy Physics, high energy physics or mathematical physics, High Energy Theory, High Energy Theory Group, Mathematical Physics, Particle Physics, Particle Theory, Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory, string-math, Theoretical high energy physics, Theoretical High-Energy, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, Physics - Mathematical Physics, quantum gravity, Theoretical condensed matter physics; high energy physics or mathematical physics; Condensed Matter Theory, Topological quantum matter
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/21 11:59PM
(posted 2025/11/05, listed until 2026/01/04)
(posted 2025/11/05, listed until 2026/01/04)Position Description:
Position Description
The Particle Theory and Cosmology Group at the Department of Physics, Tohoku University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the areas of quantum field theory, string theory and mathematical physics. In particular, candidates who are interested in topological aspects of quantum field theory and string theory are strongly encouraged to apply.The position will be funded by JST FOREST Program (Grant Number JPMJFR2030, Japan).
Term of employment is up to 18 months from the date of appointment; however, employment will not be extended beyond March 31, 2028
The applications should include
(1) curriculum vitae,
(2) research statement,
(3) publication list,
(4) two or more letters of recommendation.
They should be uploaded via Academic Jobs Online.
Application documents can be either in English or Japanese. Please submit the applications and letters by December 21, 2025.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letters (optional)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3, Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
6-3, Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan