The Pennsylvania State University
Postdoctoral Scholar - Theoretical High Energy Physics
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Application Instructions
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Position Specs This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill multiple post-doctoral positions in theoretical high energy physics, to start between July 2026 and October 2026. These positions are primarily for work on scattering amplitudes in gauge and gravity theories—understanding their mathematical form, developing tools for their computation and representation, and applying new results to particle physics, gravitational wave physics, gauge/string duality, integrability or related topics.
The elementary-particle theory faculty at Penn State consists of Carlos Blanco, Jacob Bourjaily, John Collins (emeritus), Murat Gunaydin (emeritus), Irina Mocioiu, Kohta Murase, Radu Roiban, Sarah Shandera, Anna Stasto and Mark Strikman. There are experimental groups active in astroparticle physics, dark matter and neutrino mass measurement. There are also active programs in theoretical gravitational physics, gravitational wave physics and cosmology. Postdoctoral scholars will be members of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at Penn State.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to physicsapply@psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line (REQ_0000072840).
Applicants' questions may be sent to: Prof. Jacob Bourjaily or Prof. Radu Roiban, Physics Department, The Pennsylvania State University, 104 Davey Laboratory, University Park, PA 16802, U.S.A.
E-mail: bourjaily@psu.edu or radu@phys.psu.edu
Applications should be received by December 15, 2025 for full consideration. However, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
EEO Statement Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Position Specs This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill multiple post-doctoral positions in theoretical high energy physics, to start between July 2026 and October 2026. These positions are primarily for work on scattering amplitudes in gauge and gravity theories—understanding their mathematical form, developing tools for their computation and representation, and applying new results to particle physics, gravitational wave physics, gauge/string duality, integrability or related topics.
The elementary-particle theory faculty at Penn State consists of Carlos Blanco, Jacob Bourjaily, John Collins (emeritus), Murat Gunaydin (emeritus), Irina Mocioiu, Kohta Murase, Radu Roiban, Sarah Shandera, Anna Stasto and Mark Strikman. There are experimental groups active in astroparticle physics, dark matter and neutrino mass measurement. There are also active programs in theoretical gravitational physics, gravitational wave physics and cosmology. Postdoctoral scholars will be members of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at Penn State.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to physicsapply@psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line (REQ_0000072840).
Applicants' questions may be sent to: Prof. Jacob Bourjaily or Prof. Radu Roiban, Physics Department, The Pennsylvania State University, 104 Davey Laboratory, University Park, PA 16802, U.S.A.
E-mail: bourjaily@psu.edu or radu@phys.psu.edu
Applications should be received by December 15, 2025 for full consideration. However, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
EEO Statement Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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