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Porto University, Department of Physics

Position ID:
Porto University-Department of Physics-PD [#31337]
Position Title: 
Two postdoctoral research position(s) in Theoretical High Energy Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
Subject Area: 
High Energy Physics / conformal field theory
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/06 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/12/04, listed until 2026/06/03)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Applications are invited for up to two Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Theoretical High Energy Physics, structured as a 4-year joint position (2+2 years) between the University of Porto (Portugal) and the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) (São Paulo, Brazil). 

Position Details Duration:

  • 4 years (2+2 structure). 
  • Start Date: Expected to be in the Fall of 2026.
  • Roles: The two positions will be offered as one Postdoctoral Fellowship and one Postdoctoral Research Contract, both carrying the similar competitive salary/stipend. 
Years 1 & 2: University of Porto (Portugal) Successful candidates will be based at the University of Porto's Faculty of Sciences (FCUP) and will work with Professor. Miguel Sousa Costa and Dr. Vasco Gonçalves. 

International Mobility: The researcher will be integrated into a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchange Project, providing opportunities for extended research stays at associated nodes, including: Perimeter Institute (Canada), Università di Torino (Italy), École Normale Supérieure (ENS, France), ICTP-SAIFR (Brazil), EPFL (Switzerland), JLabs (USA), and others. 

Years 3 & 4: ICTP-SAIFR (Brazil) The remaining two years will be spent at the ICTP-SAIFR in São Paulo. Potential collaborators include: Nathan Berkovits (ICTP-SAIFR/IFT-UNESP) Eduardo Casali (USP) Andrei Mikhailov (IFT-UNESP) Horatiu Nastase (IFT-UNESP) Pedro Vieira (ICTP-SAIFR/IFT-UNESP/Perimeter) 

Note: This continuation at ICTP-SAIFR is contingent on renewal of the ICTP-SAIFR grant with Brazilian funding agencies.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics(less than five years)  by the position's start date. A strong research track record in theoretical high energy physics is expected. Please ensure you include the following materials in your application: 

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a full list of publications. 
  • Cover Letter. 
  • A detailed Statement of Research Experience and Interests (maximum 2 pages). 
  •  recommendation letters

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
 
Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto
Portugal