Harvard University, Department of Physics
Position ID:
Harvard-Department of Physics-POSTDOC [#31147]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Positions in High-Energy Theory
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/05 11:59PM
* (posted 2025/11/07)
* (posted 2025/11/07)Position Description:
Position Description
Applicants are invited for research positions in high-energy theory (including but not restricted to particle physics, particle astrophysics, quantum gravity, quantum field theory, and string theory) at Harvard University, to begin in academic year 2026 – 2027. The appointment would be at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. The initial appointment is for one year at a time with renewal for a second and third year contingent upon continued funding and research collaboration. Applications should consist of a letter of application, CV, and research statement. Also required are three letters of recommendation from senior scientists who know your work. PLEASE NOTE- Applications MUST be submitted to the Harvard Academic Positions website in order to be considered. https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15318 Applications and supporting materials should arrive by December 5, 2025 for full consideration. Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication lists (optional)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Harvard Physics Department
17 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
17 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138