2027 Max Planck Postdoctoral Research Scientist

24 hours ago

New York, United States Columbia University Full-time
Columbia Physics Department invites applications for the 2027 Max Planck Postdoctoral Research Scientist position for outstanding young scientists with research interests in any area of physics pursued at Columbia. The positions are co-sponsored by the New York Max Planck Center for Nonequilibrium Quantum Physics and a Columbia faculty member and come with travel and research funds. Duties are to perform experimental and/or theoretical research in areas of science aligned with the research objectives of the Max Planck Center and opportunities to assist the coordination of Center-wide activities including seminars and shared facilities. Candidates should explicitly state in their materials the Columbia Physics faculty member they wish to work with and preemptively reach out to them to verify if they are looking to hire research staff. Faculty who are not members of the Max Planck Center are not permitted. The positions may begin at any time between May 1, 2027, and Sept 1, 2027, and are for an initial term of one year renewable for up to two additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. We anticipate making one or two offers in 2027 experimental or theoretical physics supporting the mission of the Center. We will give preference to candidates who have obtained their PhD in 2026 but are open to all candidates who received their PhD as early as 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Qualifications A PhD in one of the areas covered by the Max Planck Center and demonstrated ability to perform research at a high level. Application instructions All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR): https://apply.interfolio.com/197160. Please upload the following required materials: a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and experience (3 page maximum), three confidential letters of recommendation. Referees will be asked to upload letters of reference in ASR. All inquiries should be directed to Ashley.
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