Successful candidates are expected to propose a tentative research program, and to further develop and refine that program during their
fellowship at WashU. The aim of the fellowship is to prepare the candidate(s) in the best possible way for faculty positions at research
institutions or staff scientist positions at national laboratories. The awardees will pursue an independent research program, collaborating
with one or several faculty members from the Department of Physics, as well as with other postdoctoral and graduate researchers in the
department.
Jaynes Fellowships are anticipated to continue for three years, conditional to satisfactory yearly performance
evaluations. Fellows will be assigned a faculty mentor or mentoring committee, as appropriate, to facilitate their scientific growth.
Residence at the Department of Physics at WashU in St. Louis is required. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2027.
The application deadline is November 15, 2026. Individuals currently employed by Washington University Department of Physics are not
eligible for consideration. Under Washington University Policy, an individual's cumulative postdoctoral experience, including prior
postdoctoral experience at other institutions, may not exceed five years. Accordingly, the length of the fellowship appointment will be
limited to the candidate's eligibility within the five-year maximum. The starting salary for this position is $70,000 with an additional
annual allotment of $10,000 to be utilized for research purposes.
For an application to be considered, applicants must
submit the following documentation:
