Summary
Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the field of Theoretical Nuclear/Hadronic Physics. The selected researcher will work with the Nuclear Theory Group under the supervision of Dr. Sebastian Dawid, developing new theoretical and computational approaches to understand the strong interaction. The appointment is initially for two years, with a possible extension for a third year depending on performance and funding availability.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Theoretical Nuclear/Hadronic Physics at Indiana University, USA
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow (Non-Tenure Track)
Position Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Department | IU Bloomington Physics |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Research Position |
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Research Field | Theoretical Nuclear/Hadronic Physics |
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana, USA |
| Supervisor | Dr. Sebastian Dawid |
| Duration | Initially 2 years, extendable up to 3 years |
| Expected Start Date | June 1, 2027 |
| Posting Number | IU-101331-2025 |
Research Area
Theoretical and computational nuclear physics, hadronic scattering, lattice QCD, effective field theory, and strong interaction physics.
Location
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in theoretical high-energy physics or nuclear physics by the time of appointment.
- Candidates should have research experience in one or more relevant areas, including:
- Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (Lattice QCD)
- Effective Field Theory (EFT)
- Hadronic and nuclear scattering
- Computational approaches to nuclear/hadronic systems
- Strong theoretical and computational research skills are preferred.
Job Description
The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Conduct research in theoretical nuclear and hadronic physics.
- Develop theoretical and computational methods for studying strong interactions.
- Work on topics such as:
- Extraction and interpretation of hadronic observables in few-body and multichannel scattering.
- Applications of effective field theories to nuclear and hadronic systems.
- Formal developments in scattering theory and lattice field theory.
- Collaborate with researchers in the IU Nuclear Theory Group.
- Develop independent research directions and contribute to ongoing projects.
- Engage with a research community working on hadronic amplitude analysis, heavy-ion collisions, hot QCD matter, beyond-Standard-Model physics, and lattice QCD.
Salary
Salary details are not specified in the job advertisement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the Indiana University application portal:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research statement/research agenda
- Three letters of reference
Applications should be submitted online through the official Indiana University academic careers portal.
Last Date to Apply
November 15, 2026 (Review of applications begins; applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled).
Contact:
Dr. Sebastian Dawid
Email: sdawid@iu.edu
IU Physics Department: 812-855-1247
