Non-specific position in physics
IHES is advertising a (2+1) year postdoctoral position in theoretical physics starting in Fall 2027
Description
IHES is advertising one (2+1)-year post-doctoral position in theoretical physics with a starting date in Fall 2027.
Candidates with a strong background in quantum and/or conformal field theory, effective field
theory, gravitation, condensed matter theory and topological field theory, broadly interpreted, and interested in critical phenomena in condensed matter and statistical mechanics, bootstrap, renormalization group, topological phases of matter, generalized symmetries, tensor networks, scattering amplitudes and gravitational wave physics are invited to apply.
The successful candidate will interact with the IHES physics faculty Clément Delcamp, Julio
Parra-Martinez, Slava Rychkov and Thibault Damour (emeritus) and will benefit from the vibrant physics community of the IHES and of the greater Paris area.
Contract details
The postdoctoral fellow in theoretical physics/mathematics will be hired by IHES as part of its research project. This position will be funded, in accordance with current procedures, either from IHES’s own funds or through a program or funding provided by a donor or partner, with IHES remaining the legal employer in all cases. The postdoctoral fellow will be informed in due course of the specific funding program under which their position falls.
The position will be covered by highly competitive package including:
–salary and full health coverage,
– subsidized housing at one of the IHES residences for the first two years,
– subsidized access to the cafeteria for lunch Monday through Friday,
– funds for travel and to participate in scientific events.
Documents asked:
– CV including publication list
– 3 recommendation letters
– Cover letter
– Statement of research interests
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Deadline for applications: November 27 2026
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