Topic: quantum matter

Postdoctoral fellowships for recent PhDs pursuing independent research in fundamental theoretical physics. Areas include quantum matter, cosmology, quantum fields and strings, mathematical physics, quantum foundations, gravity, quantum information and particle physics, including intersections with AI. Fellows receive research and travel support, health coverage and mentoring; some appointments may be shared with partner institutions. Starting annual salary is CAD 79,000. Review begins on 6 November 2026 and applications continue until positions are filled.

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 collaborators and mentoring. Joint fellowships with partner institutions may be available. Submit a CV, publication list, research statement and at least three recommendation letters through AcademicJobsOnline. The application listing gives Novembe

KITP colloquium by Margarita Davydova (Caltech), presented on 22 September 2026. This recorded research talk explores fractals in quantum matter. The original video and captioned playback are available from the official KITP archive: https://online.kitp.ucsb.edu/online/colloq/davydova3/