PSL University, Statistical Physics and Mathematics Program
Position ID:
PSL University-Statistical Physics and Mathematics Program-JRC [#32314]
Position Title:
Junior Research Chair in Statistical Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Paris, IdF 75005, France
Subject Areas:
Physics / Statistical physics of classical and quantum systems, Theoretical condensed matter physics, Field theory, Quantum information theory, Theoretical Physics, Interdisciplinary applications
Mathematics / Probability, Mathematical Physics
Mathematics / Probability, Mathematical Physics
Appl Deadline:
2026/11/15 23:59:59* (posted 2026/07/15, listed until 2026/11/15)
Position Description:
Position Description
PSL university is awarding two Junior Research Chairs as part of its research program 'Statistical Physics and Mathematics'.
This program gathers physicists and mathematicians from three departments:
- CEREMADE at University Paris Dauphine-PSL,
- Department of Mathematics and Applications at Ecole normale supérieure-PSL,
- LPENS at Ecole normale supérieure-PSL.
Requirements: A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Physics awarded before September 2027 and an established record of publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals or conferences.
Successful candidates will conduct their research within one of the three aforementioned departments, and will be given responsibilities about the scientific animation of the program.
The position is not associated with any teaching duties, although teaching is possible. Salary is competitive (gross salary 4200 euros per month), the positions are for three years, and include a travel allowance and other benefits such as health insurance, unemployment insurance, and other statutory contributions as per French employment regulations.
Applications shall consist of:
- Curriculum Vitae, including a publication list.
- Summary of past research (maximum 5 pages).
- Research project (maximum 5 pages). Please include a brief
description of how the candidate's project is related to research
activities of the permanent members of the program.
- Two or more recommendation letters.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- CV (including publication list)
- Summary of past research
- Research project
- Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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