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The FRIB Theory Alliance is seeking outstanding candidates for a FRIB Theory Fellow. The Fellow will be hosted at Michigan State University. The successful candidate will conduct independent or collaborative research on theoretical nuclear structure, reactions, astrophysics, and/or fundamental symmetries relevant to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The FRIB Theory Alliance is a consortium of universities and national laboratories actively engaged in theoretical research in FRIB science. FRIB is a national user facility for nuclear science, funded by the DOE Office of Science and operated by Michigan State University.

The FRIB Theory Fellowship is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of five years. The initial stipend is $90k and this position has an annual travel budget of up to $5k. The FRIB Theory Fellow will be an employee of Michigan State University. As a PhD in Physics is a minimum requirement to be appointed to this position, candidates must either hold a PhD or be on track to successfully complete their PhD before the start of the fellowship in 2026. The successful candidate must demonstrate great promise for high achievement in theoretical research relevant to FRIB science. Past fellows have a track record of moving directly into open faculty or permanent staff positions.

Please apply at Academic Jobs Online. Applications received by October 10, 2025 will receive full consideration. Three reference letters are also due by this date. If there are any questions, please contact Nicole Vassh (nvassh@triumf.ca).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.