Research Associate - Theory(FNAL)

Three-year postdoctoral appointments beginning in autumn 2027 support self-directed theoretical physics research. Topics include collider phenomenology, dark matter, lattice QCD, neutrinos, cosmology, quantum algorithms and quantum sensing. Researchers collaborate with the Theory Division and associated experimental and quantum-science programmes; AI research is also encouraged. Applications and reference letters are due at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 20 November 2026.

PhD in theoretical physics or a closely related field by 1 September 2027, demonstrated research experience and strong communication skills. Provide a CV, publications, research interests and at least three reference letters.