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Associate Professor Position in Condensed Matter Theory at LOMA, University of Bordeaux, France
The University of Bordeaux is recruiting an Associate Professor in Physics (Maître de Conférences) with an ambitious and innovative research project in condensed matter theory, aligned with the research themes developed within the Condensed Matter Theory team of the Laboratoire Ondes et Matière d’Aquitaine (LOMA, https://www.loma.cnrs.fr). The expected profile covers a broad spectrum of condensed matter theory, both quantum and classical. Research topics include, but are not limited to: graphene, superconductivity, magnetism, strongly correlated systems, quantum transport, topological insulators, and nanomechanical systems. They also encompass soft matter, active matter, hydrodynamic flows, and, more generally, the statistical physics of out-of-equilibrium systems. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in a strong collective research dynamic and to develop collaborations within the team and the laboratory, with the additional goal of fostering new synergies with the experimental groups present on the Bordeaux campus. On the teaching side, the candidate should demonstrate significant experience in computational physics. Teaching duties will be carried out primarily in French, at all levels of the university physics curriculum. See: https://www.loma.cnrs.fr/poste-mcf-au-loma-2/
From Thomas Bickel
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MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowships, USA
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS <https://heals.mit.edu>) is pleased to announce that applications have opened for the Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowship <https://heals.mit.edu/biswas-fellows/>, a four-year program supporting early-career researchers in human health and the life sciences at MIT. Funded through the Biswas Family Foundation, the Fellowship provides an annual salary of $90,000 and full MIT employee benefits. The application <https://mitfunding.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1997943> window is open and will remain open through February 1, 2026. Full eligibility details, application guidelines, and fellowship benefits can be found on the MIT HEALS website. For questions, please email
From Julien Tailleur
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ERC-funded Post-doc on Learning in Biological and Soft Matter, TUM, Munich, Germany
Biological Physics group of Karen Alim at the TUM Campus Garching is looking for a theory Post-doc (m/f/d) to join the team on the ERC project Learning Matters!. We offer a two-plus-two-year contract with a flexible start date as early as April 2026. Applications before 15. February 2026 will get full consideration. Details at https://portal.mytum.de/jobs/wissenschaftler/NewsArticle_20251214_165627
From Karen Alim
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The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems in Dresden announces the opening of one or several Postdoctoral Positions in Condensed Matter and Quantum Information Theory.
The areas of research range from strongly correlated fermions and bosons in and out of equilibrium, gauge theories, spintronics, frustrated systems, and topological/fractionalized phases of matter via computational many-body physics nonequilibrium quantum dynamics to quantum computation, quantum information, and machine learning.
The institute provides a stimulating environment due to an active in-house workshop program and a broad range of other research activities. Successful candidates will have the freedom to work with the research groups of Roderich Moessner, Marin Bukov, Pieter Claeys, Ashley Cook, Libor Šmejkal, and Alexander Wietek. Strong experimental groups are nearby, in particular in the neighbouring Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids.
To apply for a position, please fill the online application form (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pks.mpg.de%2FCMpd26&data=05%7C02%7Clebowitz%40math.rutgers.edu%7C8c098feab854436c564f08de4e77c352%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C639034473482215061%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SJ%2B8Ww4U83tkF7ssxXd5AeckET9G5qIegelXLIm8%2Biw%3D&reserved=0) and upload your application package (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research interests, and research proposal as well as the three most relevant publications) in one PDF file.
Please arrange for at least two letters of reference to be submitted by February 6, 2025, in PDF format online via https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pks.mpg.de%2Freference%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clebowitz%40math.rutgers.edu%7C8c098feab854436c564f08de4e77c352%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C639034473482239755%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EIPb7ONJxa8cHEq3UeAseQJ4MQSr2w0C%2FM4m9ZbxW0c%3D&reserved=0 .
The institute aims to increase the number of women in scientific positions. Female candidates are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
In case of equal qualifications, candidates with disabilities will take precedence.
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Postdoc Opportunity in Biological Physics of Chromosome at ENS de Lyon, France
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to model chromosome folding in collaboration with experimentalists. DNA within the nucleus forms a packed polymer-like structure, called chromatin. Understanding chromatin organization is crucial due to its role in gene regulation and disease. The candidate will develop a research activity on the modeling of chromosome folding coupling polymer modeling with machine learning. She/He will collaborate with experimental biology groups of the PEPR Cell-ID working on understanding cell-fate derailment during pediatric brain cancers. Candidates should have a background in statistical or polymer physics, computational biology, or computer science, with advanced programming skills. Interdisciplinary experience related to biology is a plus. Duration: 2 years (renewable). Start Date: April 2025. Salary: €2992–4167/month (gross), based on experience
From Daniel Jost
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PostDoctoral position at the ICTP on the physics of learning, Italy
A 2+1 years PostDoctoral position opened in J. Barbier’ group at the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste. The position is linked to a European Research Council grant and aims at advancing the theory of neural networks using statistical mechanics, random matrix theory and high-dimensional statistics. Ideal starting date (not a hard constraint): spring 2026. Deadline to apply: 31th january 2026.
Link to application: https://www.ictp.it/opportunity/ictp-qls-postdoctoral-fellowship-theory-neural-networks
Group website: https://sites.google.com/view/choral-ictp/home?authuser=0
From Jean Barbier
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Full professorship (W3) in Tuebingen, Germany
A call for a full (W3) professorship for Machine Learning in Physics is open, details here:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-science/faculty/news/news-from-the-faculty/newsfullview-faculty/article/w3-professorship-in-machine-learning-in-physics-m-f-d/
Structure of condensed matter (many-body systems) is defined as one of the core areas, besides quantum physics and theoretical particle physics. Interested people can contact
From Martin Oettel
Simon Fraser U Physics search: Assistant or Associate Professor in Experimental Biophysics, Canada
The Department of Physics at Simon Fraser University (in beautiful and vibrant Vancouver) seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Experimental Biophysics, encompassing all scales of life from molecules to ecosystems. Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. For a full description and application instructions, see
https://www.sfu.ca/physics/about-us/employment.html
From David Sivak
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Postdoc in modelling and data analysis of social movements such as urban riots.
The Centre d'analyse et de mathématique sociales (CAMS, CNRS-EHESS, Paris) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on the modelling and analysis of social movements such as urban riots. This 18 months position is part of an ANR supported project, a collaboration between mathematicians, physicists and
sociologists. For more details see: https://cams.ehess.fr/anr-reach-postdoctorat-au-cams
Apply on the CNRS portal:
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8557-CAMROT-006/Default.aspx (deadline
January 2, 2026).
From Jean-Pierre Nadal
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Postdoctoral Position in Université Clermont-Auvergne, France (2 years – Flexible start in 2026, early 2027)
A postdoctoral position is available for exploring dynamics and long-time state prediction by generative models. The project bridges probability, statistical mechanics and computational physics in order to develop robust machine learning surrogate models to solve Newton's equation, with a focus on glassy systems and long-time behavior. The candidate will join Université Clermont-Auvergne, and be integrated into the interdisciplinary IA R-GAINS chair project, working across Clermont-Ferrand (LMBP, ICCF) and Grenoble (LIPhy, UGA). Deadline for applications is Feb, 15th 2026. More info: https://r-gains.pages.math.cnrs.fr/website/openings/ or email
From Manon Michel
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Postdoc in Complexity of Online Social Networks, Centre d'Économie de la Sorbonne, Paris, France
I am recruiting a 2-year postdoc interested in combining ideas and techniques from statistical physics of disordered systems and network science to understand the effects of algorithms in opinion formation in online social networks. The candidate should have a strong background in disordered systems and is expected to develop theoretical models, but willingness to work with real-data is expected (basic coding skills needed). Start date April 2026, but later is possible. Deadline for application February 1st, 2026. Application package: CV + Cover letter (2 page max) + 2 reference letters. Apply here: https://forms.gle/ijH3zXKUndvDSy2G9
From Fabian Aguirre Lopez
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Application open for Perimeter Institute's Summer School & Internship Program |
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is now accepting applications for the Perimeter Scholars International Start (PSI Start) program.
The program invites students to join Perimeter Institute's world-leading research community for a 2-week summer school in theoretical physics from June 15-26, 2026. In addition, some of these students will also come to Perimeter to participate in groundbreaking research through a paid internship program. All students will learn cutting-edge topics in modern theoretical physics and collaboration skills while immersed in the multi-disciplinary environment of the world's largest independent theoretical physics research centre.
Applicants must plan to apply to a graduate program in physics that starts in 2027 or later.
Ways to share this opportunity with your colleagues and students
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Application Deadline: January 18, 2026
Apply at perimeterinstitute.ca/PSI-Start
Thank you in advance for helping share this unique opportunity for emerging physics talent.
Best regards,
Maïté Dupuis
Director, Training, Educational Outreach and Scientific Programs
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Postdoc in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics at the University of Münster, Germany
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics group at the Institute for Geophysics of the University of Münster (headed by Prof. Adrian van Kan) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on numerical and theoretical studies of geophysical turbulence with a focus on rapidly rotating Rayleigh-Bénard convection. The start date for the position is April 1st 2026. The position is for three years and includes a teaching component. Knowledge of German is advantageous but not required. The city of Münster boasts a high quality of life -- in 2004, it was awarded the LivCom-Award for the most livable city in the world with between 200,000 and 750,000 inhabitants. For more details on the position and how to apply, see: https://stellen.uni-muenster.de/jobposting/2f1b8a4cd9697f368437798cca03787d6779c22b
From Adrian Van Kan
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Postdoc Positions in Computational Molecular and Materials Science, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Postdoctoral fellows are expected to perform leading-edge computational research focusing on the chemistry and physics of complex systems and to interact with at least one, but preferably more of the following research groups associated with the center: Gili Bisker, Guy Cohen, Oswaldo Dieguez, Moshe Goldstein, Barak Hirshberg, Oded Hod, Amir Natan, Abraham Nitzan, Shlomi Reuveni, Yair Shokef, Michael Urbakh. Details and application guidelines at http://thesacklercenter.tau.ac.il . For primary consideration, apply by February 1, 2026.
From Yair Shokef
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MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowships, Boston, US
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) is pleased to announce that applications have opened for the second cohort of the Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowship, a four-year program supporting exceptional early-career researchers advancing bold ideas in human health and the life sciences at MIT. The application
(https://mitfunding.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1997943)
window is open and will remain open through February 1, 2026. Full eligibility details, application guidelines, and fellowship benefits can be found on the MIT HEALS website: https://heals.mit.edu/
From: Caroline Lowenthal
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Postdoctoral positions in Statistical Physics at SISSA, , Trieste, Italy
Up to 4 postdoctoral positions in the Statistical Physics Group at SISSA are available starting in autumn 2026. The positions have a duration of two years (some renewable) and the successful candidates are expected to work in the area of quantum field theory and statistical physics, broadly defined.
See http://www.sissa.it/statistical/ for a list of the current group members and their research interests. Application (including a CV with list of publications, a brief research statement, and the names of at least two referees) via Academic Jobs Online:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31198
Deadline for applications: January 4th, 2026, but earlier applications are encouraged.
From Andrea Gambassi
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Postdoc position @ENS on Generative AI, Diffusion Models and Statistical Physics, Paris, France
Applications are invited to fill one or possibly two postdoctoral positions to work on the theory of generative AI—particularly diffusion models and their generalizations—combining methods rooted in statistical physics and theoretical computer science. Appointments will be for two years starting from the fall 2026 (flexible) with a possible extension for a third year. Salary is competitive and the positions are endowed with travel resources. Candidates should apply on https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31082.
The deadline for application is the 15th of January 2026
From Giulio Biroli
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Two TT Assistant Professorships in Theory/Computational Physics at Aalto University, Finland
Aalto University’s (FIN) Applied Physics Department has two tenure-track Assistant Professorships open in Theoretical/Computational soft and condensed matter physics. There are strong theory and experimental groups to collaborate with, and state-of-the-art computational facilities, including FiQCI quantum computers https://fiqci.fi/
https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professors-computational-physics-0
From Ala-Nissilä Tapio
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Henri Orland and Jinqiao Duan are seeking Postdoctoral Fellows in non-equilibrium statistical physics and stochastic dynamics, including optimal transport, Schrodinger bridges, and critical transition phenomena.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, starting on December 1, 2025. Salary: About $50000 (US dollars) per year, for two years.
Inquiries and Applications: Please send a CV (with a list of publications and contact information of two references) to Scientific Assistant, Ms. HAN Shuai at:
Professor Henri Orland (Henri Orland. Institut de Physique Théorique, CEA-Saclay & Great Bay University) and Professor Jinqiao Duan (Great Bay University, China).
From Jinqiao Duan
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Physics of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Finland
As part of the PI call of ELLIS Institute Finland, the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University invites applications for positions at all Professor levels (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor) in the field of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence viewed through the lens of physics. We are looking for an outstanding scientist who applies physics-based methodologies—such as statistical physics, dynamical systems theory, and related areas—to advance understanding of or develop novel ML and AI models. For more details, see: https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/PI-recruit-2026
Scroll down to FAQ, and click Q1; Information of this position can be found there under ‘Tampere University’. Application deadline: January 12, 2026.
From Lasse Laurson
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The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI‑PKS) seeks a
Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellow
The successful candidate will complement research areas pursued at the institute and conduct independent studies e.g. in the following theoretical research fields: Ultracold gases and Rydberg physics, attosecond andultrafast X‑ray physics, quantum optics, correlated electrons, magnetism and spintronics, quantum many-body dynamics and information theory, statistical physics and condensed matter theory, nonlinear dynamics,and non-equilibrium physics, biological physics of cells and tissues, quantitative biology, and physics of life. Novel directions with promising perspectives are also welcome.
Distinguished PKS postdoctoral fellows appear personally along with the departments and groups on the main research page of the institute. Further details of research opportunities can be found on our website:
The appointment is for two years, renewable for one more year.
Successful candidates are expected to have at least one year of postdoctoral experience at an institution other than the one at which their PhD was awarded. Applications for this fellowship directly after completion of the PhD might be considered in exceptional cases.
To apply for the position, please fill out the online application form
and upload your application package (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research interests and research proposal, as well as the three most relevant publications) in one PDF file. Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted via this site
Application deadline is November 21, 2025.
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Tenure track position in condensed matter physics at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm
https://www.kth.se/lediga-jobb/833402?l=en
We would like to encourage mathematical physicists working on relevant topics to apply (there is mathematical physics tradition in the condensed matter theory group at KTH).
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AI/Biophysics Job in a cutting-edge Start-up, Paris, France
AI position available at a startup in central Paris working on RNA. A51 is backed by a top-tier Silicon Valley VC, is a winner of the national i-Lab innovation competition and places in the top 4% of French startups. Please see the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/eMYrDNHU
From Viktor W. Zahoransky
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Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Quantum Condensed Matter Theory at University of Oxford, UK
Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor (or Professor) in the field of Quantum Condensed Matter Theory in the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, University of Oxford. The successful candidate will also be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship in Physics at Somerville College.
Job details: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=182685
From Werner Krauth
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Postdoctoral position on pneumatic conveying of granular matter, St Etienne, France
We are opening a 13-month postdoctoral position (SPIN research center Mines Saint-Etienne - LGF - UMR 5307 /Orano company) for an experimental study of the deposit formation occurring in pneumatic conveying systems for granular matter :
https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/o/post-doctoral-researcher-in-pneumatic-conveying-of-powder-cdd-13-mois
The recruited young researcher will reproduce and study in the lab deposits formed in an industrial production line in order to improve our understanding of the physical and chemical processes at the grains scale, and eventually develop a predictive model.
From Guillaume Dumazer
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Two postdocs in Paris, France
The ComplexCité research network at Université Paris Cité has openings for two post-doctoral positions (deadline December 19, 2025) dedicated, at large, to the modeling of complex phenomena. Details on the call and on how to apply can be found at: https://complexcite.u-pariscite.fr/postdoc/
From Fred van Wijland
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Postdoctoral Positions at National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Taiwan
The National Center for Theoretical Sciences (NCTS) Physics Division, Taiwan, invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions in High-performance computation and machine learning. Applications should be submitted via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30461) and should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research statement, and three reference letters.
From Yi-Ping Huang
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Yale University is will be conducting a faculty search for a position in theoretical condensed matter physics at the level of Assistant Professor, with a starting date of Fall 2026.
Opportunities | Department of Physics
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Postdoc Positions in Active Matter and Statistical Physics at MPI-DS, Göttingen, Germany
Applications are invited for postdoctoral researcher positions in Active Matter and Statistical Physics. The Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP) at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MI-DS) in Göttingen, Germany, where the positions will be held is a vibrant and dynamic research environment for the application of ideas from theoretical physics to the understanding of living systems, by using the full range of analytical and computational methods. The research area will build on ongoing and recent projects in the LMP department, such as non-reciprocal active matter. More information on the positions and how to apply can be found at the following link: https://www.ds.mpg.de/lmp
From Ramin Golestanian
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Postdocs in theoretical active matter / biophysics, Oxford, UK
Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Assistant positions in Active Matter / Biophysics. Details, and how to apply, at
From: Julia Yeomans
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We would like to bring to your attention to a call for two postdoctoral positions at the Anthony J. Leggett Institute for Condensed Matter Theory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The first in Condensed Matter Theory, and the second in Condensed Matter Theory & Quantum Information. For full consideration applications should be received by December 1st.
Thanks in advance for forwarding this information to any interested candidates. Applications can be submitted via the following listing: https://icmt.illinois.edu/opportunities/postdoc
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2.5-year postdoctoral position in NOMATEN, Warsaw, Poland
Research focus: Statistical mechanics methods combined with machine learning techniques (including ML interatomic potentials) applied to complex materials. Project topic. One of the group’s core areas: (metallic) glasses, high-entropy alloys, or mechanical metamaterials (depending on the candidate's background).
For more details: https://nomaten.ncbj.gov.pl/materials-design-and-discovery
Requirements: PhD in physics, computational science, or a related field, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the start date. Experience in computational simulations and/or machine learning for materials is expected. Prior work with complex/disordered systems is an advantage. How to apply: Please email a CV, publication list, and a cover letter describing relevant experience and interests to
From Silvia Bonfanti
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Postdoc Position: Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics/Stat Phys of Stationary States, Poland
We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical statistical physics. (Robert Holyst group at IChF, Warsaw). The project is part of the European-funded BS4S initiative and offers the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Part of the project will be conducted in collaboration with Prof. Hartmut Löwen (University of Düsseldorf), including a research stay in his group. Duration: 3 years, starting date "negotiable". Salary: 4700 euros + 200 euros family allowance, research/training budget 1400 euros/month. How to Apply: Please send an email to
From Robert Holyst
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Two postdoc positions in Marseille, France
Two postdoc positions (each for two years) are open within the theory group at DyNaMo (Aix-Marseille University). Our group is broadly interested in statistical physics of metabolic processes, morphogenesis, and evolutionary dynamics. The projects aim to elucidate how metabolism is interlinked with morphogenesis and the energetic costs of development using reaction-diffusion models and related theoretical approaches. The lab is located at the Luminy campus near the Calanques National Park, and we are a part of the interdisciplinary community of the Turing Centre for Living Systems. More details can be found on: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/381176
From Efe Ilker
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institut Henri Poincare: Thematic trimester programme with short courses, seminars and workshops
September 14th to December 4th, 2026 at the Institut Henri Poincaré, Paris
REGISTRATION IS FREE AND MANDATORY
Click here to register for the trimester
Three conferences will be organised at IHP:
Workshop 1: 28th September to 2nd October, 2026: "OA: Groups and Dynamics"
Workshop 2: 26th to 30th October, 2026: "OA: Matricial Approximations"
Workshop 3: 30th November to 4th December, 2026: "OA: Rigidity and Classification"
Deadline for financial support request is March 15, 2026
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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is now accepting applications for the 2026/2027 Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) program.
PSI is an intensive, master’s-level program in theoretical physics that brings together exceptional and highly motivated students from around the world to study at the cutting edge of the field in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Offered in partnership with the University of Waterloo, PSI seeks students who not only have strong academic records in physics and/or mathematics, but who also demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and a drive to innovate.
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Quantum Materials Postdoctoral Fellowships (12-month period 2026-2027)
Apply for Postdoctoral and Senior Scientist Fellowship Award here (Deadline: October 31, 2025).
These are Postdoctoral and Senior Scientist stipends of up to $40,000 each. These awards are designed to complement existing postdoctoral and senior scientist support, providing travel stipends for a joint research project between two different network institutions (the "home" and the "host") of the QMAC. The award will be provided directly to the postdoc as a stipend. The postdoctoral fellow and senior scientist will be expected to spend at least three months carrying out research at the host institution, away from their home institution. One of the institutions must be in the USA. The home and host institution are responsible for all salary and benefits. Stipend rules are still being worked out in consultation with the NSF. Stipend amount will depend on time spent away from the home institution. Some funds may be available for research materials and supplies. Applications from two-career partners are welcome.
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Quantum Materials Science Exchanges (QM Accelnet Travel Awards)
Travel dates: January 2026 to June 2026
Apply for QM Accelnet here! (Deadline: October 31, 2025)
These are awards, typically of about $4,000, to support short-term (2-6 weeks) science exchanges between institutions of the network in different countries.
For both postdoctoral fellowships and science exchanges, we particularly encourage applications seeking to carry out new material syntheses and improvements in crystal quality of materials of particular interest. We also encourage applications from theorists seeking to embed in experimental groups or experimentalists seeking to visit theory groups to learn theoretical methods pertinent to their research.
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For more details about these programs, please consult the links below:
If you have any question, please contact
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The 2025 Bethe/Wilkins/KIC Theory Postdoctoral Fellowship application cycle is now open, with a deadline of October 1, 2025.
The Bethe/KIC and the Wilkins/KIC Theory Fellowships are high-profile postdoctoral positions with significant independence and resources. This program is designed to attract the best and brightest young theorists to Cornell, where they have access to the unparalleled resources and faculty available at Cornell in nanoscale science and technology. Fellows work in partnership with Cornell faculty sponsors on projects consistent with the KIC mission. KIC Fellows also receive lifetime membership in the Society of Cornell Fellows, along with the participants in other named prestigious and competitively awarded Cornell postdoctoral fellowships.
Applicants who wish to be considered for sponsorship as a Klarman Fellowship applicant, you must first apply for the Bethe/Wilkins/KIC Fellowship. In the first stage, applications will be considered by the theory group. Leading candidates will then be nominated for consideration by a college-wide selection committee. The Klarman Fellowship is a distinguished postdoctoral program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell. (Please note: the Klarman Fellowship is administrated separately, and a further application will be required.)
Criteria for Selection:
Applications will be judged on the qualifications of the candidate, the quality and originality of the proposed research, and its suitability to the KIC mission. All Fellows agree to put the KIC byline on all publications and presentations during their appointment.
How to Apply:
Please apply at academicjobsonline.org, position #30464. Application materials required are:
- Research statement (2 pages)
- Candidate CV, including list of publications.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the candidate's PhD advisor
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Now Virtual! International Forum on Research Excellence Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2025: “Science and Society: Crafting a Vision for a Sustainable Tomorrow”
https://www.experienceifore.org/register-2025
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Postdoc positions in Barcelona, Spain
I am looking for THREE post-docs to join the Soft Condensed Matter Laboratory that I lead in the Department of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Barcelona, Spain. More information on the group can be found here: https://www.ub.edu/softbio/scml/
The post-docs will perform work with biotech companies we collaborate with, but they will also tackle problems of fundamental interest. She/he will also collaborate with other group members on other projects. The initial contract will be of 1 year, with possible 1-year extensions. For additional details, please contact me at
From Alberto Fernandez-Nieves
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Postdoctoral opportunities in Biological Physics, USA
The Center for the Physics of Biological Function (CPBF) is searching for new Fellows, both theorists and experimentalists. The CPBF is a lively and collaborative community, with a strong tradition of theory/experiment interaction. Our interests range from the dynamics of biological molecules to animal behavior, from the control of gene _expression_ to emergent phenomena in networks of neurons, from ecology to machine learning, and more. These explorations are tied together by the hope of discovering unifying physical principles. We offer a balance of independence and attentive mentorship. We have the good fortune to be able to make multiple appointments, and also coordinate with other fellowship programs on campus. The deadline is October 1, 2025. Full information and application available here.
From William Bialek
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Postdoc position in Statistical Mechanics of Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions at PNNL, USA
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in statistical mechanics of electrolyte solutions at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The selected candidate will develop advanced statistical-mechanical models of aqueous electrolyte solutions to capture subtle features of solvation, speciation, spin states, interfacial structure, etc. Candidates must demonstrate strong, independent critical thinking in the field of electrolyte solutions. More application details and instructions are available here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4296341878
Application and informal inquiries can be sent to: https://www.pnnl.gov/people/hadi-dinpajooh
From Hadi Dinpajooh
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Postdoc position in large deviation theory and/or nonequilibrium statistical mechanics at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel
I am hiring talented research assistants for postdoc positions in large deviation theory and/or nonequilibrium statistical mechanics to study rare events in standard theoretical models of statistical mechanics, including Brownian motion, active matter, as well as in deterministic, chaotic dynamics. The research is at the intersection of physics, mathematics and computer science, with an emphasis on statistical physics and probability theory. Ideal starting date would be between March and October 2026, and a review of applications will start in the beginning of October. Please feel free to contact me for more info or to make informal enquiries (
From Naftali Smith
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One year postdoc position in Budapest, Hungaria
We search for a physicist preferably from EU region, for a 1 year postdoc position that would be open from the 1st of October at the Complex System Department, in the Institute of Materials Science, Centre for Energy Research in Budapest. https://www.ek-cer.hu/en/complex-systems-department/
The candidate should join statistical physics or network science research and participate in currently running projects on the critical phenomena of neural models or power-grids systems. Our main focus in the forthcoming years would be the exploration of critical universality classes of different synchronization models and the effects of heterogeneity. Our team plans to join EU projects and publish 2-4 papers in journals with high impact factors.
From Geza Odor
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Postdoc position at ENS Paris, France
We invite applications from motivated postdoctoral researchers for a 2y position at ENS Paris on the theory of feature learning in neural networks, under the supervision of Bruno Loureiro. More information at: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/371106
From Bruno Loureiro
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Postdoc position in Computational Neuroscience at UCLA, USA
We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Laboratory at UCLA. The selected candidate will investigate how brain computations emerge from the dynamics of the underlying neural circuits and how the neural code is shaped by computational demands and biological constraints. Candidates should have a strong publication track record in a computational field. Application instructions are available here: www.dipoppalab.com/join-us
Application and informal inquiries can be sent to:
From Matteo Mariani
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UP-Saclay Junior Professor tenure track (CPJ) on machine learning and physics, France
The department of computer science of Paris-Saclay University announces the opening of a Junior Professor Chair attached to the LISN laboratory in the cross-disciplinary field of Machine Learning and Physics, starting in December 2025 (see details at https://team.inria.fr/tau2/files/2025/09/CPJ.pdf). This CPJ is a Tenure-track that comes with a start-up package and limited teaching duty (64h/year) for the first years, normally followed by a full professor position after 3 to 5 years. The application deadline is October 2nd, see https://odyssee.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/procedures/recrutement-ec/offres-poste/fiche-offre-poste/253200 to apply. Contact: Cyril Furtlehner and Guillaume Charpiat (
From Cyril Furtlehner
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Postdoc in Paris, France
A postdoctoral position opens in January 2026 to fulfill a position in a joint project between under the joint supervision of Marco Tarzia (LPTMC, Sorbonne Université), Leticia Cugliandolo (LPTHE, Sorbonne Université), and Olivier Giraud (LPTMS, Université Paris Saclay). The research project focuses on analytical and computational studies of the interplay between disorder and interactions, as well as non-equilibrium phenomena in quantum many-body systems. The research topics include: non-ergodic states in random graphs, the many-body localization transition, quantum chaos, and random matrix theory. Candidates should have a strong background in statistical physics and/or condensed matter physics, and solid analytical and numerical skills. The position is initially for two years, with the possibility of a short extension. The starting date is January 2026, but can be negotiated by mutual agreement. Salary will follow the standard regulations of the CNRS and will depend on experience. In addition to the salary, health insurance, retirement and unemployment benefits, plus support for travels are provided. Further enquiries can be addressed to:
From Marco Tarzia
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Thanks to some new funding we are looking to hire several physics/math postdocs at the Wolfram Institute. The positions start this fall, and will initially be for 1 year. They can be virtual.
We’re looking for outstanding people broadly knowledgeable about modern mathematical physics, with good fluency in Wolfram Language, who can thrive in intense intellectually rigorous projects, and who are able to deliver creative results within a defined overall framework.
The focus will be topics related to the Wolfram Physics Project ( wolframphysics.org ). Current topics include:
* Connections to other approaches (e.g. spin networks, string theory, etc.)
* Infrageometry: Build a mathematical structure analogous to traditional geometry etc. but on top of limits of hypergraphs rather than Euclidean space.
* General Relativistic Correspondence: Do explicit simulations of large-scale limits of hypergraph rewriting, understanding their correspondence and deviations from standard General Relativity
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* Sub Quantum Field Theory: Explore the correspondence between multiway causal graphs and toy (and lower-level) versions of Feynman diagrams.
* Experimental Implications: Search for situations (e.g. dimension fluctuations) where effects from our models are visible, and automatically mine existing literature for cases where such effects have been investigated.
If you know people who might be interested, please email. People can also email me themselves or email
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Assistant Professor Position in Experimental Biophysics at Utrecht University, Netherlands
The Department of Physics at Utrecht University announces an Assistant Professor position in Experimental Biophysics & Bio-Inspired Materials. See https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/assistant-professor-in-experimental-biophysics-bio-inspired-materials for more information. The application deadline is 29 September 2025.
From Farshid Jafarpour
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Open Postdoc Positions in Göttingen, Germany
The Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics at the Max Planck Institute in Göttingen, Germany, is looking for enthusiastic researchers interested in contributing to the project on “Theory and Algorithms for Structure Determination from Single Molecule X-Ray Scattering Images” with a profound background in computational physics and probability theory. Please visit the department website for more details on the project: https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/628848/SM-Ultrafast-XRay-Diffraction
Job advert is available here: https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/4988122/09-25?c=645962
From Petra Kellers
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Postdoc positions at IFISC, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
The Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC) in Palma de Mallorca is advertising (up to) four postdoctoral positions in complex systems, including in the areas (i) complex society: information & technology, (ii) unconventional computing & learning, and (iii) life & environment (all to be interpreted broadly). Candidates can apply any time starting now. The call will remain open until 20/10/2025, but positions may be filled sooner than that as applications are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. For details see:
https://ifisc.uib-csic.es/en/about-ifisc/join-us/postdoctoral-positions-complex-systems/
From Tobias Galla
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Simons-FAPESP Research Professor Positions in São Paulo, Brazil
The ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR, https://www.ictp-saifr.org/) announces the opening of two Simons-FAPESP tenure-track research professor positions to begin in 2026, with the first in connections of physics to biology and the second in all other areas related to theoretical physics. See https://www.ictp-saifr.org/simonsfapesp2025/ for application instructions. The application deadline is August 31, 2025.
From Nathan Berkovits
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Lecturer in Applied Mathematics (equivalent to Assistant/Associate Professor), Bristol, UK
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding applied mathematician, in the broadest sense, that will support or complement the research activities of the Institute for Applied Mathematics in the School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol. Currently, the Institute has research activity in complex materials, dynamical systems, fluid dynamics, soft matter, and theoretical biophysics. A characteristic of the Institute is its outward looking approach to research, indicated by the fact that all of these areas benefit from collaboration outside the Institute, both within the School of Mathematics, and University wide. You can apply on: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details/?jobId=376015&jobTitle=Lecturer%20in%20Applied%20Mathematics
From Tanniemola Liverpool
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Postdoc at EPFL, Switzerland
A postdoctoral position is open in Anne-Florence Bitbol's group at EPFL. Our group focuses on modeling evolution and extracting information from evolutionary data, from molecules to microbial populations. Our approaches range from theory to deep learning. The primary topic for this position is protein evolution. Full information and how to apply at: https://www.epfl.ch/labs/bitbol-lab/join-us/
From Anne-Florence Bitbol
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Two-year postdoctoral position in statistical physics at ENS, Paris, France
Applications are invited for a fully funded 2-year postdoctoral position at the Laboratoire de Physique de l’École Normale Supérieure (LPENS) in Paris. The project investigates disordered and driven two-dimensional materials, with a focus on fundamental questions in statistical physics. The work is primarily numerical, and we seek candidates with experience in particle-based simulations (e.g., molecular dynamics) and a strong interest in large-scale computational studies. The postdoc will also interact closely with a PhD student working on the behavior of liquids confined by such 2D materials—connecting the research to broader questions in nanofluidics. The successful applicant will work directly under my supervision and will have opportunities for collaboration within LPENS and internationally, including with colleagues at the University of Chicago. The net monthly salary is estimated between 2400–2600 EUR, depending on experience. The starting date is flexible, with a preferred window in Fall 2025 or early 2026. Interested candidates should send a CV and a short research statement or motivation letter. Informal inquiries via email are welcome. The advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
From Camille Scalliet
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Post-doc position at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen, Germany
The “Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics” is looking for enthusiastic researchers interested in contributing to the project on “Theory and Algorithms for Structure Determination from Single Molecule X-Ray Scattering Images” with a profound background in computational physics and probability theory. Please visit the department website for more details on the project: https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/628848/SM-Ultrafast-XRay-Diffraction
Job advert is available here: https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/4988122/09-25?c=645962
From Petra Kellers
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Post doctoral position, Université de Rennes, France
A full-time, 18-month postdoctoral position (with the possibility of extension) is currently available at the Institute of Chemical Sciences of Rennes (ISCR), Université de Rennes (UR). The research will focus on the surfaces and interfaces of hybrid halide perovskites for energy materials, and is funded by the PRCI ANR ALSATIAN project (Advancing Halide Perovskite Solar Cells by Functional Interlayers). The position is expected to start as early as June 2025, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Application Process: Interested candidates should email the Principal Investigator, George Volonakis (
From Claudine Katan
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Three-year research and teaching position about multiphase flows, Saint Etienne, France
We are advertising a three-years research and teaching position at Mines Saint-Etienne about complex multiphase flows:
https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/o/cer-spin-ecoulements-polyphasiques
From Guillaume Dumazer
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The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) seeks applications for full-time resident faculty positions at all academic levels.
https://santafe.edu/about/jobs/resident-faculty-2025
SFI is an independent research center dedicated to investigating fundamental scientific questions related to complex systems. We seek researchers from any scientific field who use rigorous, quantitative and/or computational approaches to address big questions that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, and whose research will complement and expand ongoing research activities at SFI.
From David Wolpert
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Postdoc positions in Taiwan
Postdoctoral positions in theory in biological physics, statistical mechanics, complex systems, soft matter and related research fields are available in the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan. We are seeking candidates interested in non-equilibrium systems, including but not limited to active matters, population dynamics, evolutionary ecology, pattern formation and fluid dynamics. Opportunities of research fellowships in Academia Sinica are also available during the contract duration. For more information please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29775 or contact
From Hong-Yan Shih
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Position in CEA-Saclay, France
CEA-Saclay currently has a vacancy for a Posdtoc/PhD position as part of a collaboration between LLB, a renowned neutron spectroscopy laboratory, LIAD, which specializes in AI research and LPS (Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay). The project focuses on AI-driven analysis of neutron spectroscopy data, and aims to determine the interaction parameters of a Hamiltonian using innovative AI methodologies. The project will develop in particular to establish causal relationships. Candidates should have experience in AI, machine learning and causality. The duration of the post-doc is 12 months, renewable once, and that of the PhD is 36 months. Applications should include a cover letter, CV and letters of recommendation.
From Sylvain Petit
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Assistant Professor (Maitre-de-Conference) for a theoretician at ILM-Lyon, France
An assistant Professor (Maitre-de-Conference) position in sections 28-30 of the CNU is likely to be advertised in this spring 2025 at the Institut Lumière Matière in Lyon. The candidate will develop theoretical or numerical research within the broad scientific activites of the ILM. The person recruited will join one of the iLM's two teams of theorists: either the MMCI team, or the Theoretical Physical Chemistry team. Interested candidates are invited to contact the heads of the two teams or the director of the ILM.
From Olivier Pierre-Louis
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Postdoc Opportunity, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join the Computational, Quantitative & Synthetic Biology department at Sorbonne Université. The project focuses on the computational design of bicyclic peptides, a promising antibiotic class effective against Gram-negative bacteria. The goal is to generate artificial sequences with targeted functional properties, with broad applications in protein design.
From Alessandra Carbone
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at Northeastern University, USA
The lab of Professor Albert-László Barabási is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates in the areas of statistical physics and network science, biological networks and food/nutrition, and the science of science. BarabásiLab's current research encompasses the application of statistical physics to understand the fundamentals of network science, with applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), physical networks and materials science, network medicine and the role of food and nutrition, as well as investigating the emergence of impact in science and art. These positions at Northeastern University may include opportunities to collaborate with Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. For more information and to apply, please see the call at: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate---Center-for-Complex-Network-Research_R129656
From James Stanfill
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