Southern Methodist University
AY - Position No. - Post Doctoral Position in Physics
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Description
Position Number: 00053542; Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics; Department: Physics; Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX
Position Description:
The successful candidate will join the theoretical high-energy particle physics group at Southern Methodist University. The initial appointment will be for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year (2+1).
The applicant will work with PI Tobias Neumann on projects centered on higher-order perturbative calculations in particle physics phenomenology, with a significant focus on developments for and applications of the Monte-Carlo code MCFM. The successful candidate will have opportunities to present their work at international conferences and workshops, supported by a yearly travel budget of $8,000.
The SMU physics department has an active ATLAS group with interests in Standard Model Analysis, in particular Higgs, di-Higgs and multi-boson final states. Other theoretical and experimental interests in the department revolve around nuclear structure determination (including nuclear PDFs) and galactic and cosmological measurements and modeling. As part of the MCFM collaboration, close collaboration exists with Fermilab, providing further opportunities for interaction and research.
Salary and Benefits: The annual salary for this position is $60,000. SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. More information can be found on the SMU HR benefits page: https://www.smu.edu/businessfinance/hr/benefitsandwellness/healthandotherbenefits
Start Date: The start date is negotiable, with a preference for as soon as possible (August 1, 2025), but no later than January 31, 2026.
Qualifications
Candidates should have experience in perturbative methods, particularly at the interface of numerical and analytic techniques. Desired areas of research focus and expertise include one or more of the following:
• Collider physics and the calculation of higher-order corrections.
• Development and application of Monte Carlo programs.
• Techniques for multi-loop integrals, including their numerical automatization.
• Parton-shower matching techniques.
• Advanced infrared subtraction methods and resummation.
• Opportunities to contribute to research on higher-order calculations for first-principle Parton Distribution Function (PDF) determinations (expertise in higher-order calculations and multi-loop integrals is foundational for this area).
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in at least one of the primary listed areas.
Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Physics with a specialization in theoretical high-energy particle physics or theoretical nuclear physics, completed by the start date of employment.
• Demonstrated experience in perturbative methods for particle physics phenomenology.
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following: collider physics, higher-order corrections, development of Monte Carlo programs, multi-loop integrals, resummation, infrared subtraction methods.
• Strong programming skills relevant to computational physics (e.g., Modern Fortran, C, C++, etc.).
• A track record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials online via Interfolio at :
• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
• A research statement (typically 2-3 pages).
• Three (3) academic reference letters are to be submitted directly by the recommenders via the Interfolio system.
Background Check Statement: Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Contact for Inquiries: For further questions about the position, please contact Tobias Neumann at tneumann@smu.edu.
Position Number: 00053542; Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics; Department: Physics; Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX
Position Description:
The successful candidate will join the theoretical high-energy particle physics group at Southern Methodist University. The initial appointment will be for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year (2+1).
The applicant will work with PI Tobias Neumann on projects centered on higher-order perturbative calculations in particle physics phenomenology, with a significant focus on developments for and applications of the Monte-Carlo code MCFM. The successful candidate will have opportunities to present their work at international conferences and workshops, supported by a yearly travel budget of $8,000.
The SMU physics department has an active ATLAS group with interests in Standard Model Analysis, in particular Higgs, di-Higgs and multi-boson final states. Other theoretical and experimental interests in the department revolve around nuclear structure determination (including nuclear PDFs) and galactic and cosmological measurements and modeling. As part of the MCFM collaboration, close collaboration exists with Fermilab, providing further opportunities for interaction and research.
Salary and Benefits: The annual salary for this position is $60,000. SMU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. More information can be found on the SMU HR benefits page: https://www.smu.edu/businessfinance/hr/benefitsandwellness/healthandotherbenefits
Start Date: The start date is negotiable, with a preference for as soon as possible (August 1, 2025), but no later than January 31, 2026.
Qualifications
Candidates should have experience in perturbative methods, particularly at the interface of numerical and analytic techniques. Desired areas of research focus and expertise include one or more of the following:
• Collider physics and the calculation of higher-order corrections.
• Development and application of Monte Carlo programs.
• Techniques for multi-loop integrals, including their numerical automatization.
• Parton-shower matching techniques.
• Advanced infrared subtraction methods and resummation.
• Opportunities to contribute to research on higher-order calculations for first-principle Parton Distribution Function (PDF) determinations (expertise in higher-order calculations and multi-loop integrals is foundational for this area).
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in at least one of the primary listed areas.
Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Physics with a specialization in theoretical high-energy particle physics or theoretical nuclear physics, completed by the start date of employment.
• Demonstrated experience in perturbative methods for particle physics phenomenology.
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following: collider physics, higher-order corrections, development of Monte Carlo programs, multi-loop integrals, resummation, infrared subtraction methods.
• Strong programming skills relevant to computational physics (e.g., Modern Fortran, C, C++, etc.).
• A track record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials online via Interfolio at :
• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
• A research statement (typically 2-3 pages).
• Three (3) academic reference letters are to be submitted directly by the recommenders via the Interfolio system.
Background Check Statement: Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Contact for Inquiries: For further questions about the position, please contact Tobias Neumann at tneumann@smu.edu.