"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physics"

Position Summary

The Quantum Monte Carlo group in the Physics Department at WashU in St. Louis invites applications for one postdoctoral position beginning August 2026. We are interested in candidates with strong expertise in Bayesian methods, uncertainty quantification, and/or machine learning applied to nuclear theory.

The group’s research spans a wide range of topics including nuclear interactions, nuclear structure and reactions, electroweak structure, and lepton-nucleus scattering. The candidate will contribute to advancing statistical and computational algorithms to extend the capabilities of the quantum Monte Carlo method applied to nuclear many-body systems.

This position will be partially supported by the NUCLEI SciDac-5 Collaboration, providing the candidate with exposure and access to a broad network of scientists in nuclear theory, applied mathematics, and computer science.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions: For applications to be considered, you must submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications
• Statement of research interests
• Three professional references, emailed to QMCsearch2025@physics.wustl.edu.

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and/or third year, contingent upon performance and the availability of funding.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to QMCsearch2025@physics.wustl.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nuclear theory or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Strong communication skills, a record of research productivity, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative theoretical and computational research group are desirable.