Postdoctoral Research Positions in Theoretical High Energy Physics/Cosmology, University of Pennsylv

The High Energy and Cosmology Theory Group at the University of Pennsylvania announces postdoctoral research positions to begin in September, 2025. Candidates should have primary research interests in topics connected with theoretical high energy physics, broadly construed. Current areas of research by the group include formal and phenomenological aspects of quantum field theory, string theory, quantum gravity, and particle cosmology, as encompassed by the research efforts of faculty members V. Balasubramanian, M. Cvetic, J.J. Heckman, J. Khoury, H. Lee, and M. Trodden.

The University of Pennsylvania Physics and Astronomy department hosts vibrant cosmology and particle physics research programs and has a long record of close collaboration and strong support for its postdoctoral researchers. Successful candidates will also be Fellows of the Center for Particle Cosmology ( http://www.physics.upenn.edu/particlecosmo/ ).

Postdoctoral researchers are expected to perform independent theoretical research and to interact with faculty, postdocs and graduate students. Applicants should have a PhD in high-energy theory and/or theoretical particle cosmology and have demonstrated excellence in research in these areas. These positions are intended to be three years in length. However, each appointment will be renewed year to year subject to continued funding. An applicant should submit a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a Statement of Research Interests, a Publication List and three Letters of Recommendation to AcademicJobsOnline at

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28558

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates who share our strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentoring, and to a scholarly community shaped by values of inclusive excellence. The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community of students, scholars, researchers, and staff that reflects the diversity of our world. We nurture working and learning environments that are affirming, equitable, and inclusive. As a community, we are committed to thoughtful discussions and dynamic interactions as we strive for an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Please see our School’s Inclusion and Antiracism Initiatives to learn more about our active priorities: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/office-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/news/2020-inclusion-and-anti-racism-initiatives