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The Department of Physics at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting September 1, 2026. The appointee is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and teach effectively across the physics curriculum. Additional responsibilities include service to the department, university, and discipline. The successful candidate will also involve students in research. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience and whose research expertise can be leveraged towards Master’s courses in Computational Physics and Data Science. Although the research field is open, computational nuclear physicists are a perfect fit for this position.

Applicants must have a PhD in physics, an established record of publications in peer-reviewed journals that are listed by the Web of Science, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5104420-0/assistant-professor-physics

Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references. For full consideration, submit your application materials by the initial review date, January 5, 2026.

Inquiries can be sent directly to Dr. Rafael de la Madrid, rafael.delamadrid at lamar.edu

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Computational Astrophysics. The Department has active research programs in computational nuclear, neutrino, and gravitational wave astrophysics, which are complemented by its research programs in experimental nuclear astrophysics. Both programs benefit from extensive collaboration with research scientists at the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and from the world-class facilities there. We seek candidates in diverse areas of computational astrophysics to complement and expand these research efforts.

For more information on expectations and requirements for the position, as well as instructions on applying, please see https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30642.

Staff Positions

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Postdoc and Fellow Positions

ECT* has an opening for a postdoctoral associate in theoretical nuclear physics to start in October 2026. A complete description of the position can be found HERE. Please bring this announcement to the attention of suitable candidates.

Interested candidates should submit their application by completing an online form at: https://jobs.fbk.eu/Annunci/InviaCV?JobID=243228743. They should attach the following material (in pdf format):

- detailed CV with a list of publications;
- a brief (2 pages max) description of research plans.

They should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to driessen@ectstar.eu with cc to jobs@fbk.eu, indicating the reference code ECT_2026 in the subject line. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that all referees submit their letters before the deadline.

NEW application deadline: February 25, 2026.

The School of Physics at Peking University (PKU) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in theoretical nuclear physics.

One position focuses on ab initio nuclear theory (position A), and the other focuses on the interface of nuclear and particle physics (position B) to study physics beyond the Standard Model. The appointments are expected to begin in June 2026 or later (start dates are flexible). Successful candidates will work in the theoretical group of Professors Baishan Hu and Furong Xu.

Research areas:
- Nuclear forces derived from chiral effective field theory
- Ab initio nuclear theory for nuclear structure and reactions
- Ab initio nuclear theory applications to dark matter searches, neutrino physics, fundamental symmetries or nuclear astrophysics

Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with Peking University postdoctoral policies

Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a closely related field
- For position A: strong background in many-body quantum theory
- For position B: experience in BSM physics (dark matter or neutrinos) is highly desirable

Application materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (including publication list)
- Statement of research interests
- At least two reference letters (to be sent directly by referees to Prof. Baishan Hu at baishanhu4phys@gmail.com)

How to apply:
Please send all application materials to Prof. Baishan Hu (baishanhu4phys@gmail.com). An email acknowledging receipt will be sent within 24 hours of submission. If you do not receive it, please contact Prof. Furong Xu (frxu@pku.edu.cn).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
For inquiries, please contact: baishanhu4phys@gmail.com

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher related the project: https://www.jst.go.jp/erato/sekiguchi/en/project/.

1. Number of open positions: 1 Postdoctoral researcher
2. Affiliation: Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science
3. Contract Term: Until March 31st 2029
4. Job description: Able to perform quantum few-body to quantum many-body calculation
　　The candidate will perform numerical calculations using supercomputers and develop algorithms for calculations.
5. Starting date: As soon as possible after August 1, 2026,
6. Salary: Approximately 450,000 yen per month, depending on the position.
Commuting allowance will be provided.
Employment insurance and social insurance will be provided.
7. Qualifications: Doctoral degree or expected to obtain one by the time of appointment.
8. Required documents
(1) Curriculum vitae (Please download and use the form specified by Tohoku University from the following URL.)
　　URL: https://c.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/jinji-top/external/resume_cv/
(2) List of achievements (papers, books, conference presentations, awards, etc.)
Mark up to three major papers.
(3) Date to start researching
(4) Future research plans
(5) Two letters of recommendation or opinion (to be sent separately by the preparer to the address below)
9. Deadline: March 16, 2026 (Mar.), 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST)
10. Selection method: documents will be screened, followed by an interview if necessary
11. Address for sending documents and inquiries:

Application documents should be sent in pdf format by e-mail to the following address: emiko.hiyama.a3@tohoku.ac.jp and you will receive a reply confirming receipt of your application.
In the subject line of the e-mail, write “Application for postdoctoral researcher".
The letter of recommendation or opinion should also be in pdf format and sent to the following address: emiko.hiyama.a3@tohoku.ac.jp with “Recommendation letter (Applicant's Name)”or “Opinion letter (Applicant's Name)” in the subject field. An email acknowledging receipt will be sent within 24 hours of submission.
If you do not receive it, please contact the following address.
Address and contact information:
Emiko Hiyama, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
E-mail: emiko.hiyama.a3@tohoku.ac.jp
Phone: 022-795-6456

The Quantum Monte Carlo group in the Physics Department at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for one postdoctoral position beginning August 2026. We are interested in candidates with strong expertise in Bayesian methods, uncertainty quantification, and/or machine learning applied to nuclear theory.

The group’s research spans a wide range of topics including nuclear interactions, nuclear structure and reactions, electroweak structure, and lepton-nucleus scattering. The candidate will contribute to advancing statistical and computational algorithms to extend the capabilities of the quantum Monte Carlo method applied to nuclear many-body systems.

This position will be partially supported by the NUCLEI SciDac-5 Collaboration, providing the candidate with exposure and access to a broad network of scientists in nuclear theory, applied mathematics, and computer science.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in nuclear theory or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. Strong communication skills, a record of research productivity, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative theoretical and computational research group are desirable.

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and/or third year, contingent upon performance and the availability of funding. Interested candidates should submit their applications here, including a cover letter; a curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications; a statement of research interests; and three letters of recommendation.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to qmcsearch2025 at physics.wustl.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.