"PostDoctoral Associate"

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder physics department invites postdoctoral applications in theoretical physics, beginning September 1, 2026, for 2 years plus 1 contingent on funding.

CU Boulder Physics includes the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter (CTQM), which fosters close collaboration between the world class researchers in a broad range of disciplines, including high energy, condensed matter, and AMO. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The research conducted by the faculty, staff, and students in the CU Physics Department is vibrant and groundbreaking across the broad scope of most subfields in physics. The discovery of the Higgs boson was made at the CERN supercollider, in a collaboration involving our high energy physics faculty. Nobel-prize caliber research is carried out in studies of quantum gases and quantum optics. Condensed-matter theorists and experimentalists unravel the mysteries of many-body systems, including liquid crystals and the quantum mechanical nature of the electrical and magnetic behavior of materials.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be: Independent research and collaboration with the high energy group at CU Boulder.

What We Can Offer: Competitive compensation in the range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually. Up to $2,500 in relocation assistance.

Benefits: At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements: Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require: The appointment requires completion of a PhD. Fields of special interest are high energy physics, quantum gravity, quantum information, and quantum computing.

Special Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume/CV. If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf immediately after you apply. For full consideration, please apply by December 1st, 2025. The position will remain posted until filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.