Florida State University, Condensed Matter Theory/Condensed Matter Science/National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Position ID:
Florida State University-Condensed Matter Theory/Condensed Matter Science/National High Magnetic Field Laboratory-PD [#32216]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Theoretical Condensed Matter)
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2026/07/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/06/18)
Position Description:
Position Description
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at Florida State University Department Name: Physics (084000) Job ID: 62836 Location: Tallahassee, FL Department: Physics, Florida State University Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable, with a preference for Fall 2026. Responsibilities: The Department of Physics at Florida State University invites applications for a full-time two-year postdoctoral fellowship (renewable for an additional year) in quantum condensed matter theory. Candidates with research interests in any of the following areas of quantum condensed matter theory will be preferred: nonequilibrium physics, strongly correlated electron systems, magnetism, disordered systems, theoretical and computational modeling of neutron scattering, and computational methods. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate strong aptitude for theoretical research and closely collaborate with ongoing experimental efforts at Brown University. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Physics at Florida State University in Tallahassee (with a joint courtesy appointment at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory) and will work with the condensed matter theory group of Dr. Hitesh Changlani. For more details about the group, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/hiteshchanglani The appointment includes a competitive salary and benefits. The postdoctoral researcher will also be part of the strong postdoctoral program at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Application Materials & How to Apply: Applicants should submit the following materials through Academic Jobs Online: • A statement of prior research activities and future research plans • Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications. • At least three letters of reference (Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts will be required from the successful applicant to whom an offer is extended.) Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics (theory) or closely related field, ideally conferred within the past five years. Extensive experience in condensed matter theory is preferred. Contact Information: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Hitesh Changlani (hchanglani@fsu.edu) Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.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
)
Further Info:
Department of Physics,
018 Keen Building,
77 Chieftan Way,
Tallahassee, FL 32306
018 Keen Building,
77 Chieftan Way,
Tallahassee, FL 32306