Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers — Category Theoretical Physics (26-1713)

Pursue independent and collaborative theoretical-physics research using categorical and algebraic structures, generalized symmetries, quantum field theory, tensor networks or quantum many-body models. The position is in Kantaro Ohmori’s RIKEN iTHEMS unit at Wako, Japan, with a negotiable start on or after 1 May 2027. Contracts renew annually up to the stated limits. Applications received by 18 December 2026 receive first review; this is a priority-review date rather than the closing date.

A doctorate completed by the start date. Submit the research, interdisciplinary and career documents specified in the call and arrange at least two recommendation letters through Academic Jobs Online.