Postdoctoral Positions

The C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP, http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/www/ ) at Stony Brook University anticipates filling one or more postdoctoral research appointments in theoretical physics, with anticipated appointment dates of September 1, 2026. Appointments are normally for three years.

Research fields currently represented at the YITP include, but are not limited to, particle theory, cosmology, quantum field theory, string theory, condensed matter, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory. The Institute has a tradition of collaboration with the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and of Mathematics and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook and with Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Required Qualifications:
Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in theoretical physics or closely related field, with a record of independent research. Local position titles and salaries will depend on experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience in one or more subfields currently represented in the YITP.

Brief Description of Duties:
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct research in the field of the researcher’s choice in theoretical physics. The researcher may collaborate with senior and junior members of the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, as well as members of other research institutes, and may travel for research purposes.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, institutions and email addresses of three references who will submit their letters electronically at:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30823

Review of applications will begin December 5, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Application Materials Required:
Upload the following items online at this website to complete application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site )

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