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University of Kentucky, Physics

Position ID:
University of Kentucky-Physics-POSTDOC [#31354]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics/Quantum Information
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Lexington, Kentucky 40506, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Physics / High Energy Theory, Quantum Information Science, Theoretical High-Energy, Quantum Dynamics, quantum gravity
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/01 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/12/08, listed until 2026/06/08)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a postdoctoral position in quantum information, broadly defined. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2026.

The position is for up to three years, with the third year contingent on funding availability and satisfactory research progress. The successful candidate is expected to conduct independent and collaborative research in areas related to quantum information science, including quantum dynamics and/or fundamental aspects of quantum gravity. The research group webpage: https://pa.as.uky.edu/high-energy/string/members

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. A strong record of research excellence and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively are required.

Application Materials: Applicants must fill out the information at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/610046

Application documents must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online and should include: a curriculum vitae, a research statement (maximum three pages), and three letters of recommendation.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact: Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Alexey Milekhin at milekhin@uky.edu

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • 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
 
506 Library Drive
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506