Postdoctoral Fellowship, Condensed Matter Theory

Description

The Condensed Matter Theory group at Yale University invites applications for a postdoctoral position to start in the Summer or Fall of 2025. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in quantum aspects of condensed matter theory and research interests in the general areas of electron correlations, low-dimensional systems, topological phases of matter, disorder, cold atomic gases, and physics of quantum information. The successful applicant will receive a Yale Physics Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship endowed by Yale University. The postdoctoral scholar is encouraged to work independently or in collaboration with faculty members (Meng Cheng, Steve Girvin, Leonid Glazman, Nicholas Read and Ramamurti Shankar).

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Application Instructions

Candidates should forward their CV with publication list and outline of research interests, and arrange for three recommendation letters. Candidates may also include up to four selected preprints and reprints. Electronic submission (in PDF format) of applications and supporting materials is strongly preferred. Please submit all materials, including recommendation letters, to http://apply.interfolio.com/152019. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications and letters must be received prior to October 15, 2024 to guarantee full consideration. 

Contacts: Meng Cheng (m.cheng@yale.edu), Leonid Glazman (leonid.glazman@yale.edu), Steven Girvin (steven.girvin@yale.edu), Nicholas Read (nicholas.read@yale.edu), and/or Ramamurti Shankar (r.shankar@yale.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.