Postdoctoral Positions
Contact the co-chairs Kathryn Hamilton or Kaden Hazzard to add here job positions relevant to the TAMOC community.
Jan 12, 2024: Postdoctoral appointment in computational quantum atomic and molecular collision physics at Curtin University
This is a three-year position at the ALA to ALB levels (AUD$. 97,000 – AUD$114,000).
The theoretical physics group at Curtin University in Perth, WA, Australia, is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral appointment to perform research in computational collision physics. You will be working on developing computational techniques for electron collisions with molecules.
Required education and experience: Candidates with experience in computational physics, quantum chemistry, or related fields, with a PhD at the time of appointment, are encouraged to apply. Good programming skills and familiarity with standard quantum chemistry codes (GAMESS, Molpro, etc. ) are highly desired.
Additionally, experience analysing data, good communication skills and willingness to work closely with other team members, are all desired.
Please submit the following: (1) A 1-2 page statement of past research experience, future research interests, and career goals; (2) A detailed CV with publications/presentations; (3) Contact information for three references. The above materials, as well as any questions, should be emailed to d.fursa@curtin.edu.au. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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Jan 11, 2023: A post-doctoral position in theoretical/computational AMO physics is available at Drake University. Review of applications will begin immediately, but full consideration will be given to all applications received by March 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled. The appointment may be extended beyond the first year depending on performance and available funding. A significant part of the workload will be allocated to calculations of photon and electron collisions with complex atoms and ions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the treatment of time-dependent, short-pulse, intense-laser processes using both the single-active-electron (SAE) approximation and the general multi-electron R-matrix with time-dependence (RMT) approach. Significant supercomputer resources are expected to be available for the project. Working with massively parallel computing architectures will be a substantial part of the work. Hence, programming experience (FORTRAN, OpenMP, MPI) is required, as well as good written and oral communication skills in English. Drake University requires a formal application to be submitted through their Jobs@Drake site. The direct link is https://jobs.drake.edu/jobs/research-scholar-physics-889888
For questions about the position, please contact
Prof. Klaus Bartschat (klaus.bartschat@drake.edu)
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
https://bartschat.wp.drake.edu/
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Drake, see https://www.drake.edu/
Nov 8, 2022: The department of physics at Kansas State University is accepting applications for a Research Associate in the area of theoretical atomic, molecular, and optical physics in the research group of Prof. Uwe Thumm. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in intense-field ultrafast laser science and scientific computing, and to vigorously participate in ongoing research in intense light - matter interactions. The successful applicant will use the AMO-theorist’s toolbox to numerically model the light-driven and -controlled electronic dynamics in matter, with emphasis on spatiotemporally-resolved photoemission from and high-harmonic generation in gases and nanostructures. The initial one-year appointment will begin on or after January 15, 2023 and is renewable for a second and third year, depending on performance and funding. Applications, including a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, and list of three references should be submitted to: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/514140/fellow-post-doc . Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and this search will remain open until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
April 11, 2022: The Theoretical Ultrafast Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences (AMOS) program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an open postdoctoral position. The principal focus of this position is the development of ab initio methods for treating the molecular electronic ionization continuum and their application to treat the interaction of femtosecond and attosecond pulses with molecules. The ideal candidate will have strong computational skills, a mastery of molecular electronic structure theory and experience with time-dependent methods or collision theory. The position is for two years, with the potential for renewal. The Berkeley Lab is quickly moving back to having all research staff at the Lab after a long period of restrictions due to the pandemic, and our postdocs will once again have in-person collaborations with the members of the theoretical and experimental AMOS groups here. Additional information and a link for online applications can be found at https://jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/theoretical-atomic-molecular-and-optical-sciences-amos-postdoctoral-fellow-4656
February 3, 2022: Researcher/Engineer in Computational Chemistry and AMO Physics. The group of Fernando Martín at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and IMDEA Nanoscience, is looking for a researcher or engineer to extend and improve computational software aimed at describing ionization processes in atoms and molecules. Subject description: Extending and improving the performance of the ionization code XChem and its time-dependent version, including massive parallelization, as well as contributing to the development of a GUI for the same code. Calculations of attosecond electron dynamics in molecules induced by ultrashort laser pulses. Position requirements: A Bachelor degree and a MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or related areas. Holding a PhD degree in these same areas will be positively evaluated. Experience in advanced computational modelling. Experience in scientific programming languages (e.g., Fortran 90, C, C++, Python, etc). Basic knowledge of atomic and molecular physics. Good oral and written proficiency in English. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Start date and duration: The position should ideally start in the first half of 2022 and will be funded for 12-18 months (depending on the availability of the selected candidate). The salary follows European standard scales and will depend on experience and qualifications of the candidate. Please, send your application (including CV and motivation letter) to campus.theorygroup@uam.es.
January 13, 2022: A post-doctoral position in theoretical/computational AMO physics is available at Drake University. The appointment will be made on an annual basis, beginning on or after March 1, 2022. The position may be extended depending on performance and continued external funding. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in updating and maintaining a general suite of computer codes based on the B-spline R-matrix (BSR), which is currently available on the Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences Gateway. Hence, excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. A significant part of the workload will also be allocated to calculations for photon and electron collisions with complex atoms and ions. Particular emphasis will be placed on benchmark calculations of data relevant for plasma applications and the treatment of time-dependent, short-pulse, intense-laser processes using both the single-active-electron (SAE) approximation and the general multi-electron R-matrix with time-dependence (RMT) approach, including the use of input generated by the BSR code. Significant supercomputer resources are expected to be available for the project. Working with massively parallel computing architectures will therefore be a substantial part of the work. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Drake University requires a formal application to be submitted through their HireTouch site. For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Klaus Bartschat (klaus.bartschat@drake.edu)
November 11, 2021: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the research group led by Ana Asenjo-Garcia at Columbia University in the city of New York (USA). Topics of interest include many-body physics and collective light-matter interaction in atomic arrays, waveguide QED, cluster state generation for measurement-based quantum computing, and quantum optics with solid-state emitters in two-dimensional materials. The goal is to explore both fundamental ideas and their potential applications in the areas of quantum information science, non-linear optics, and metrology. The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from the rich scientific environment at Columbia, having opportunities to collaborate with other members of the condensed matter theory group as well as with experimentalists across different departments and disciplines (from cold atoms and molecules to photonics and 2D materials). A suitable applicant should have a PhD in theoretical physics, with expertise in quantum optics, many-body physics, open quantum systems and/or quantum information. We are looking for someone that is highly motivated, and has a strong background in analytical and/or numerical methods. The appointment is for two years. The start date is flexible, but early/mid 2022 is preferred. Additional funds for travel/purchase of equipment will be provided. The application materials should be sent by email and include a CV and a brief description of research interests and goals, as well as the names of (at least) two senior physicists who will provide letters of recommendation. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The deadline for full consideration is December 10, 2021, but applications may be considered until the positions are filled.
November 11, 2021: The group of Yoram Alhassid in the Physics Department at Yale University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position starting in the Fall of 2022. Research areas of the group include nuclear and many-body theory, cold atom physics, and mesoscopic physics/nanoscience. Applicants should submit their CV, including a list of publications and a brief description of research interests using the link above, and arrange for three letters of reference. The submission of the letters through AcademicJobsOnline is encouraged but submission by email to yoram.alhassid@yale.edu is also accepted. To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials by December 1, 2021. However, later applications may be considered until the position is filled.Yale University strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
November 3, 2021: The group of Dr. Bernhard Schlegel, at Wayne University, is looking to hire a post-doctoral research associate to work on theoretical and computational studies of strong field and attosecond dynamics in a collaboration between Wen Li (experimental), supported by DOE and NSF. The planned projects focus on studying attosecond/femtosecond non-equilibrium charge dynamics in molecules using cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. The position will involve helping to develop advanced theoretical and computational methods and carrying out simulations to model coherent electronic dynamics and ensuing nuclear dynamics. Candidates interested in this position should send a CV along with names of three reference to hbs@chem.wayne.edu.
November 3, 2021: The research group of Dr. Loren Greenman at Kansas State University announces two open postdoctoral positions as well as a graduate research assistant position. The overall themes of the positions are ultrafast/attosecond dynamics of highly excited molecules and/or molecules interacting with x-ray free electron lasers. Job Summary: The host group works in theoretical ultrafast atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics. The successful candidates will gain experience in computational molecular physics/chemistry and method development. They will perform research on the time-dependent interaction of lasers and molecules. Possible research projects and responsibilities include: Calculating highly excited states of molecules at various levels; Controlling the laser excitation to various states by shaping the laser field; Determining the nuclear dynamics in these states; Calculating x-ray interactions with molecules. Electron correlation can drive the movement of charges and energy in molecules; the successful candidates will contribute developing methods to understand and describe these processes. Candidates should also demonstrate dedication to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and to serving a diverse population. Candidates interested in the position can apply here.
October 24, 2021: Postdoc Position: modelling of molecular Time-Resolved Photoelectron Spectra, ITP Prague, Czech Republic. A postdoctoral position is available in my group at the Institute of Theoretical Physics (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague). The project's aim is to use time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy to study ultrafast electronic and nuclear dynamics in molecules. We will use novel probing techniques to gain an unprecedented insight into the quantum molecular dynamics. This work will be done as part of an international collaboration including experiments (Dr Russell Minns, University of Southampton) and state of art theory of quantum dynamics (Dr Adam Kirrander, University of Edinburgh). You will use and develop the molecular R-matrix codes to perform modelling of the photoionization dynamics and work on integration of this data into simulations of nuclear dynamics. This will require using advanced electronic structure methods and modelling of continuum dynamics at various levels of approximation. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working with all aspects of the problem from electronic to nuclear dynamics and on interpretation of the experimental data. The position is fully funded until end of 2023. Possibilities for further continuation of this work either in Prague or in Edinburgh will be explored in due course. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Zdenek Masin.
October 21, 2021: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks postdoctoral applicants via a competitive process by the National Research Council. NIST participates in the February and August reviews. Find out more about the program and all the opportunities available in the laboratory. In particular we call your attention to the B8188 and C0578 research opportunities. The B8188 project, relevant to state-of-the-art AMO science, is to develop new theoretical and computational methods for attosecond interactions with molecules and involves Barry Schneider at NIST, Luca Argenti's group at UCF, and Jeppe Olsen at Aarhus University in Denmark. Please contact Barry Schneider for more information.
October 21, 2021: The Center for Studies in Physics and Biology at the Rockefeller University expects to have a postdoctoral fellowship available for appointments in September 2022. We are seeking theoretical physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists with a demonstrable interest in the interface between their discipline and biology. The Fellows are to be at that stage of career as to function as independent members of the Center, free to work alone or in collaboration with any members of The Rockefeller University faculty. The appointment is nominally for two years, with a third year implicit, but based on mutual satisfaction.
October 21, 2021: The Penn State Eberly College of Science invites applications for the Eberly Postdoctoral Fellowship, which are designed to attract exceptional early career scientists to Penn State to enhance their career goals in the vibrant, highly collaborative environment of the Eberly College of Science and the broader STEM community at Penn State. The Eberly College of Science—including the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics—ranks in the top 10 universities in the United States and has annual research expenditures exceeding $125 million. The departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics expect to appoint one or more Eberly Fellows in this round. Applications from early career scientists with exceptional promise in basic research in physics, biology, chemistry, molecular biology, astronomy, and/or applied research in health, energy, materials, or the environment, including interdisciplinary research, are encouraged. Fellows who wish to also gain training and experience in teaching may elect to receive mentored teaching experience. The successful applicants may work with more than one faculty member in the Eberly College of Science and are encouraged to engage and collaborate with the intellectual community across Penn State.
October 21, 2021: JRML is hiring 12 new post docs. The purpose of the position is to carry out research in atomic and molecular physics in support of the JRML DOE grant's goals in collaboration with the JRML DOE group. This effort will involve all steps of the process from the initial feasibility estimate and planning to the final preparation of the manuscript detailing the outcome.
October 21, 2021: The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Physics Department. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work in Professor Timur Tscherbul's group (https://tscherbul.github.io/) developing new classical and quantum algorithms for quantum dynamics of molecular collisions and chemical reactions at ultralow temperatures. This position will work in a dynamic research environment and interact with top-notch experimental and theoretical research groups at UNR working in the field of quantum science.
October 21, 2021: Kansas State University has announced a postdoctoral fellow position. The Fellow (Post Doc) will work in theoretical ultrafast atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics and gain experience in computational molecular physics/chemistry and method development.
October 21, 2021: The department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M has opened a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in CM/AMO. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Programming and computer skills to perform physics-related numerical simulations; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Research Conduct theoretical research on the optics of materials and nanostructures, quantum optics and quantum information, and optoelectronic device design.
October 20, 2021: Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS MPS). Please, consider registering for LEAPS webinar which will take place November 9, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 ET
October 20, 2021: Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MPS-Ascend) solicitation NSF 22-501. Please, consider registering for the Ascend webinar which will take place November 10, 2021, 2:00-3:00 ET.
October 19, 2021: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Information Theory. The Physics Department at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in quantum information theory. The research involves construction and analysis of quantum computing algorithms for quantum simulation. Example areas of interest include measurement-based quantum computation and quantum many-body physics. Expertise in numerical methods is highly desirable, but it is not a prerequisite. The position includes opportunities for travel both to present at conferences and to collaborate with other groups. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field. This research will be conducted with Professor Vito Scarola (scarola@vt.edu) and his research group at Virginia Tech (scarola.phys.vt.edu). To apply, submit an online application that includes a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a list of at least 3 references to jobs.vt.edu (job number 516765). Interested applicants can also contact Professor Vito Scarola, scarola@vt.edu, for more information.
October 19, 2021: The Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) at Caltech invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions in quantum science. IQIM research spans Caltech's departments of physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, computer science, and chemistry, and addresses a wide variety of experimental and theoretical research topics. These topics include, but are not limited to, quantum information science, quantum many-body physics in condensed matter and atomic systems, topological states of matter, quantum optics and light-matter interactions at the quantum level, quantum cavity-optomechanics, and quantum metrology. IQIM also has active visitor, seminar, and outreach programs.
October 19, 2021: 2022 Yale Mossman Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Yale Physics Department invites applications for the Yale Mossman Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to support promising physicists in the early stages of their careers. This year’s fellowship will be in any subfield of physics. The fellowship provides a three-year appointment with a competitive stipend, discretionary annual research fund, and comprehensive health insurance. Yale has an active and engaged community in most subfields of physics both experimental and theoretical. The faculty of the Physics Department work in astrophysics and cosmology, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed matter, gravitational physics, nuclear and particle physics, as well as quantum science. More information about the department's research activities can be found at physics.yale.edu/research.
October 19, 2021: The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), Computer Science Department (CS) and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago are seeking exceptional candidates for the Chicago Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Quantum Science. Chicago Prize Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity to interact with physicists and computer scientists at the University of Chicago. Current senior members of the group include Aash Clerk, Laura Gagliardi, Giulia Galli, and Liang Jiang from the PME as well as Fred Chong and Bill Fefferman from the CS department. Fellowships are awarded for a duration of two years to outstanding young scientists and engineers, with the possibility of a third year of support. Applicants should have a strong research background in their area of interest. Successful candidates are encouraged to collaborate with members of the broad experimental quantum information program at the University of Chicago. Applications focused on collaborative and cross-disciplinary research are especially encouraged. To apply, submit a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and a brief description of research interests and goals (description of research interests and goals not to exceed 1000 words). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference. All materials are accepted only through the website listed below. Applications and letters will be considered at any time until the position is filled but should be received no later than November 15, 2021 to guarantee full consideration.
October 19, 2021: The Department of Physics at The University of Chicago invites applications for the 2022-2025 Quantum Fellowship. Candidates must be outstanding early-career scientists who will have received a doctoral degree in Physics or related fields by the fall of 2022. This three-year award carries a competitive salary and an allocation of $4,000 per year for research expenses. The purpose of this fellowship is to enable an early-career scientist in quantum science to work either independently or in close association with the members of the Physics Department and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering in areas of mutual interest. Appointment would be at the University internal rank of Postdoctoral Scholar. Please note that the position of Postdoctoral Scholar is open only to those individuals who are less than seven years beyond attainment of the Ph.D. degree. There are no teaching responsibilities with this position.
October 19, 2021: The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at the University of California, Santa Barbara expects to appoint Postdoctoral Scholars in theoretical physics, beginning September 1, 2022. Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are intended to provide a full-time training program of advanced academic preparation and research training under the mentorship of a faculty member. Minimum requirements: Completion of Ph.D. degree by the start date. Additional requirements: Outstanding research in theoretical physics appropriate to level of position and ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working in KITP's uniquely collaborative setting. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on continued funding and a reasonable level of research performance.
October 19, 2021: The MIT Center for Theoretical Physics hopes to make one or more postdoctoral appointments in the theory of Quantum Information Science / Quantum Computing to begin September 1, 2022. Current senior members of the group include Soonwon Choi, Isaac Chuang, Edward Farhi, Jeffrey Goldstone and Aram Harrow in the Physics department as well as Peter Shor in Math, Seth Lloyd in Mechanical Engineering, and Anand Natarajan in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The interests of this group cover almost all areas of the field and we seek applicants coming from all areas. Apply to the position at: http://www.academicjobsonline.org. Applications should include a CV, statement of research interests, a list of publications, and the names of three senior researchers who will provide letters of recommendation.
October 19, 2021: Cornell University's Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics is soliciting applications for the Bethe/Wilkins/KIC Postdoctoral Fellowship. This prize fellowship will provide an outstanding theoretical physicist the opportunity to work with theorists and experimentalists in Cornell's Physics department. Our group has broad interests in hard and soft condensed matter physics, including: cold atom physics, biophysics, statistical physics, hydrodynamics, electronic structure theory, materials science, strongly correlated electrons, quantum information, machine learning, computational physics and superconductivity.
October 19, 2021: The Joint Quantum Institute is seeking exceptional candidates for the Joint Quantum Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Quantum Physics. JQI Theoretical Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to work in close collaboration with one (or ideally more than one) JQI Fellow. The successful applicant has the freedom to choose from a variety of research areas. Quantum information science utilizes many different physical systems. At JQI, researchers can work in areas such as quantum condensed matter physics, many-body physics, degenerate gases, quantum information, quantum optics, and superconductivity. Applicants are encouraged to explore the JQI website (jqi.umd.edu) and to contact JQI Fellows to inquire about current research interests. Research may be carried out at the University of Maryland campus or at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg. The term of appointment is two years at a salary of $71,000 per year plus benefits and a small stipend for research expenses. The deadline for the theoretical fellowship application is Nov. 19, 2021. The Joint Quantum Institute is a research partnership between University of Maryland (UMD) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with the support and participation of the Laboratory for Physical Sciences. Created in 2006 to pursue theoretical and experimental studies of quantum physics in the context of information science and technology, JQI is located on UMD's College Park campus.
October 19, 2021: The University of Maryland is seeking exceptional candidates for the Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellowship. The term "quantum optics" is meant in the broadest sense, and includes atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as aspects of quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, and quantum thermodynamics. The University of Maryland Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellows will be encouraged to collaborate broadly across the Joint Quantum Institute (https://jqi.umd.edu/), the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (http://quics.umd.edu), and the Condensed Matter Theory Center (https://www.physics.umd.edu/cmtc/). The application deadline for full consideration is December 1, 2021, but applications may be considered until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a complete publication list, and a two-page research statement. Applicants should also arrange for at least three reference letters.
October 19, 2021: The Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI) seeks postdoctoral fellows for the academic year 2022-2023. The HQI is an interdisciplinary initiative that pairs basic science with quantum engineering, taking place across the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Active research areas include quantum information and computer science; quantum many-body physics; quantum precision measurements and fundamental physics; quantum metrology, sensing, and control; and quantum chemistry and materials science.
October 17, 2021: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics to join the research group of Prof. Anh-Thu Le in the Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in ultrafast intense laser-matter interactions and scientific computing, and to participate in supporting ongoing experimental research in ultrafast processes in AMO science in the Department. The successful candidate will be stationed at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. They are expected to carry out theoretical and computational research in laser-controlled molecular ionization, dissociation, and strong-field processes such as high-harmonic generation, laser-induced electron diffraction, and attosecond transient absorption in collaboration with the other members of the group. This position includes a competitive salary of $53,760 and benefits. The initial one-year appointment will begin on or after November 5, 2021. The position is renewable, depending on performance and funding. Additional details can be found at https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/495700/