Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (theoretical relativity)

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (theoretical relativity)

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM Science - PA - Relativity - Cosmology (Ivan Agullo (00004575))

   

Work Location:

0241 J.W. Nicholson Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

The Theoretical Relativity Group at Louisiana State University is offering a two-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of appointment at the senior postdoctoral level, for a researcher specializing in the intersection of gravity and quantum information. As is common in the US, the initial appointment will be for one year and is renewable for a second year. A third-year renewal may be considered contingent on funding.

The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agullo, Steve Brandt, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin, and Parampreet Singh, along with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. The group is part of the Hearne Institute for Theoretical Physics, which hosts numerous researchers working on quantum information, condensed matter theory and analog gravity. Additionally, LSU has a strong experimental gravity group actively involved in LIGO, with the Livingston site located just 30 miles from Baton Rouge. LSU also hosts the Center for Computation & Technology (CCT), a multidisciplinary research center encompassing computational groups across various scientific, engineering, and humanities disciplines. Several members of the relativity group hold joint appointments at CCT.

The postdoctoral researcher will work on areas such as relativistic quantum information, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, analog gravity, cosmology, and/or quantum gravity. Responsibilities include research development, scientific paper writing, presenting talks at scientific meetings, and engaging in relevant local, state, national, and international developments in theoretical relativity physics. Senior postdoctoral researcher will mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Application deadline: December 31, 2024.

Minimum qualifications (Both levels): Ph.D. in Physics or related field with a track record of research in cosmology or quantum field theory in curved space-time or quantum gravity. (Senior Postdoc): Three years of postdoctoral experience.  
 

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Provide a resume and a statement describing your past research experience and research interests, also including the information of three professional references: name, title, and e-mail address. Recommendation Letters do not need to be sent at the moment you submit the application. We will Solicit the letters only for candidates shortlisted.

Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Ivan Agullo at agullo@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

November 19, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 31, 2024

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

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