Edwin Thomas Jaynes Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States American Vacuum Society Inc Full time
Edwin Thomas Jaynes Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for the Edwin Thomas Jaynes Postdoctoral Fellowship. We welcome applicants with interests in the research areas of the Department of Physics, including Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Information, Biophysics, and Astrophysics and Cosmology.

Research Opportunities

The Fellowship is a prize fellowship managed by the Department of Physics. Successful candidates are expected to propose a tentative research program, and to further develop and refine that program during their fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Develop and refine a tentative research program, with the guidance of a faculty mentor or mentoring committee.
  • Contribute to the research activities of the Department of Physics, and participate in departmental seminars and workshops.
Requirements
  • Ph.D., M.D. or Equivalent Terminal or Doctoral Degree.
  • Candidates must have a PhD completed by July 1, 2025, specializing in one of the fields listed in the position summary and have a record of excellent scholarship, and no more than four years of postdoctoral experience.
Application Instructions

Applications should include:

  • Cover letter.
  • Curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications.
  • A one-paragraph description of the applicant's individual contribution to up to three publications (1 page maximum).
  • A two-page research proposal specifying how the proposed research fits within the existing departmental research activities.
  • The names and contact information for three professional references.

Please apply at: https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Washington-University-Danforth-Campus/Edwin-Thomas-Jaynes-Postdoctoral-Fellowship---Physics_JR84022



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