Theoretical Physics jobs

Perimeter invites new and recent PhDs in fundamental theoretical physics to pursue independent research in its interdisciplinary Waterloo community. Research areas span cosmology, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum fields, gravity, quantum information and quantum matter. Support includes research and travel funding, healthcare, visiting…

The FQSP Distinguished Fellowships support independent theoretical research spanning fundamental physics and chemistry, mathematics, quantum information and nonequilibrium science. The programme gives early-career researchers scope to pursue their own questions across laboratory boundaries. Recruitment requires an initial nomination by a referee who can…

The MPI-PKS Visitors Program offers research appointments lasting from several weeks to two years, joining institute research groups, working independently, or forming temporary groups around a specific problem. Its Biological Physics division studies physical principles in biological systems and welcomes theoretical or computational physicists with a…

Develop independent theoretical research in atomic, molecular and optical physics. The search includes quantum optics, quantum simulation and connections with quantum-information science.

Develop and apply quantum resource theory for Extended Wigner’s Friend scenarios, where the presence of another observer can affect measurement outcomes. The work involves analytical quantum information and probability theory, together with numerical simulation, and relates to Bell nonlocality. This FAPESP-funded doctoral position is expected to start in…

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…

Up to two postdoctoral research appointments in applied mathematics are expected to start in spring or summer 2027. The initial one-year term may renew for a further year, with a starting salary of CAD 70,000 and possible additional paid teaching. Research areas include scientific computing, mathematical physics, geophysical fluid dynamics, dynamical…

The condensed-matter and quantum-information theory groups seek postdoctoral researchers for autumn 2027, with flexible starting dates. Research spans quantum many-body dynamics, entanglement, correlated materials, topology, superconductivity, quantum optics, ultracold gases, quantum simulation and computation. Successful applicants can join international…

The Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity department offers junior and senior postdoctoral appointments lasting two to five years. Research connects analytical strong-gravity modelling, numerical relativity and gravitational-wave observations, including LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA and future detectors. Themes include waveform generation, accelerated inference,…

Join the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity department for research on gravitational-wave modelling, numerical relativity, data analysis, compact-object astrophysics and tests of gravity. Appointments at different seniority levels last two to five years, with an anticipated autumn 2027 start. Salary normally follows TVöD Bund E13 where qualification…

The joint doctoral programme of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, TU Dresden and the University of St Andrews offers experimental and theoretical projects in solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics. Students combine research with graduate courses and general skills training across the partner institutions. Funding and pay…

Tenure-track appointment in theoretical biophysics, developing an independent research programme that complements the existing biophysics group. The anticipated start is August 1, 2027 in Montréal. Responsibilities include securing external research funding, undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring and departmental service. A relevant PhD and evidence…

Work with Leander Thiele at Kavli IPMU on theoretical physics and agentic AI. The project develops and evaluates systems that integrate researchers’ private data into scientific workflows, alongside independent physics research. An April 2027 start is preferred but negotiable. The contract can continue to March 2030, with a possible extension to September…

Develop an independent research programme in theoretical high-energy, nuclear, gravitational or quantum physics at MIT. The appointment is expected to begin on 1 July 2027 or soon afterwards. Responsibilities combine research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision and service. The advertised nine-month salary range is $143,000–$154,000.

Ore Gottlieb’s group studies compact objects and high-energy transients through general-relativistic magnetohydrodynamic simulations, analytical models and multimessenger predictions. Topics include black holes, neutron stars, collapsars, stellar explosions, compact-object mergers, gamma-ray bursts, nucleosynthesis and gravitational waves. The researcher…

Conduct postdoctoral research in high-energy theory at Harvard. Areas include particle physics and astrophysics, quantum field theory, gravity and string theory; the expected start is September 2027.

This four-year NewPhysCMB appointment develops lattice simulations of scalar and gauge fields during inflation. Research includes nonlinear primordial density fluctuations, extension to non-Abelian gauge fields, chiral gravitational waves and simulated CMB and large-scale structure observables. The researcher will work with Eiichiro Komatsu and Drew…

Two- to three-year appointments in Masaru Shibata’s division investigate relativistic astrophysics with high-performance computation. Topics include neutron-star mergers, collapsars, nucleosynthesis, stellar collapse and explosions, massive black-hole formation and multimessenger astrophysics. Researchers have access to Max Planck Computing and Data…

CIERA recruits researchers for autumn 2027 appointments in theoretical astronomy and astrophysics. Areas of interest include gravitational-wave analysis, stellar and compact-object evolution, interacting binaries, statistical and machine-learning methods with Vicky Kalogera, and protoplanetary and accretion-disk theory with Yoram Lithwick. Researchers…

RIKEN iTHEMS seeks researchers in theoretical physics who will contribute to collaborations across mathematical, computational and natural sciences. The appointments span postdoctoral, research-scientist and senior research-scientist levels. Alongside independent research, senior appointees help coordinate interdisciplinary projects and mentor early-career…

Theoretical postdoctoral positions investigating hybrid quantum light-matter systems, including quantum-gas cavity QED and polaritonic chemistry; requires a PhD in physics with expertise in quantum optics and open quantum systems. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the hard deadline.

Join CERN’s talent pool for future limited-duration research appointments in its Theoretical Physics Department. Recruitment from this pool depends on organisational needs. The research remit is theoretical elementary-particle physics, including new ideas relevant to CERN’s experimental programme and collaboration with its international scientific…

Provide technical and computational support for interdisciplinary theoretical-physics research. The role supports a team studying quantum information, superconducting circuits, quantum optics and related areas.

Develop theoretical and computational approaches to X-ray interactions with quantum and nanostructured materials at the Molecular Foundry. The researcher translates electronic-structure, magnetism, light–matter and structured-field theories into numerical tools that interpret experiments, collaborating closely with experimental teams and benchmarking…