Postdoctoral Position in Particle Physics

Postdoctoral Position in Particle Physics

Harvard University

in Cambridge, MA

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,600-$80,000

Posted: 1 day ago

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Physics

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Physics

Position Description

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the intersection between quantum information and particle physics. The successful applicant will work in Professor Carlos Argüelles' group on the development of new algorithms to encode and process particle physics data in near-term era quantum computers. Applicants with backgrounds in quantum information or particle physics are both encouraged to apply.

Candidates with strong expertise in machine learning, quantum information, and/ or data analysis are strongly encouraged to apply, as these skills will be preferred in the selection process. This appointment duration is up to three years, with reappointment contingent upon funding and research collaboration. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position will remain open until filled, so a confirmation of decision may be somewhat delayed.

Applications should consist of a CV, a list of publications, and a statement of research interest. Please also provide three letters of recommendation, uploaded to this portal. Please email Molly Neylan (molly_neylan@fas.harvard.edu) with any questions.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph. D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in particle physics appropriate to the level of the position.

Contact Information

Molly Neylan Department of Physics Faculty of Arts and Sciences Harvard University

17 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email: molly_neylan@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.