Postdoctoral Positions in High-Energy Theory at Harvard University

Position Description

Applicants are invited for research positions in high-energy theory (including but not restricted to particle physics, particle astrophysics, quantum gravity, quantum field theory, and string theory) at Harvard University, to begin in academic year 2026 - 2027. The appointment would be at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. The initial appointment is for one year at a time with renewal for a second and third year contingent upon continued funding and research collaboration.

Applications should consist of a letter of application, CV, and research statement. Also required are three letters of recommendation from senior scientists who know your work.

Applications and supporting materials should arrive by December 5, 2025 for full consideration.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in high-energy physics appropriate to level of the position; and have the ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting.

Contact Information

Jennifer Pollock

https://www.physics.harvard.edu/

Harvard Physics Department
17 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email: jennifer_pollock@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field

Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5