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Stony Brook University

Senior Postdoctoral Associate

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11790

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Overview

Senior Postdoctoral Associate (2503944) at the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP) at Stony Brook University anticipates filling one or more postdoctoral research appointments in theoretical physics, with anticipated appointment dates of September 1, 2026. Research fields currently represented at the YITP include, but are not limited to, particle theory, cosmology, quantum field theory, string theory, condensed matter, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory. The Institute has a tradition of collaboration with the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and of Mathematics and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook and with Brookhaven National Laboratory. Required Qualifications:

Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in theoretical physics or a closely related field, with a record of three years of independent research experience. Brief Description of Duties:

Conduct research in the field of the researcher’s choice in theoretical physics. The researcher may collaborate with senior and junior members of the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, as well as members of other research institutes, and may travel for research purposes. The Institute has a tradition of collaboration with the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and of Mathematics and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook and with Brookhaven National Laboratory. Responsibilities

Conduct research in the field of the Sr. Postdoctoral Associate's choice in particle theory, cosmology, quantum field theory, string theory, condensed matter, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory. Collaborate with senior members of the YITP working in the same field as well as in other educational institutes. Present seminars based on the Sr. Postdoctoral Associate's work during academic year. Occasional travel to present research results or collaborate on institute-sponsored research. Other duties as needed. TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION YOU MUST USE THE LINK BELOW: Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, institutions, email addresses of three references who will submit their letters electronically. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA. The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Job Details

Job Number: 2503944 Official Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate Job Field: Post Doctoral Primary Location: C. N Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Shift, Shift Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Posting Start Date: Oct 16, 2025 Posting End Date: Appointment Type: Temporary Salary Grade: E89 SBU Area: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

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