POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR
Requisition # 4699
Position Basics
| Advertising Ends on: |
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 |
| Advertising Started on: |
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 |
| College: |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Department: |
Physics & Astronomy |
Salary
| Salary: |
$64,104.00 - $64,104.00 |
Position Details
| Full/Part Time Status: |
Full Time |
| Percent Time: |
100% |
| Position Description: |
The Theoretical Particle Physics group at the University of Iowa is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position funded through the HEP-QIS QuantumOutposts. The position is for one year starting in August 2027 and could be extended for a second and third year based on performance and funding availability. The salary will be based on the University of Iowa guidelines: https://www.grad.uiowa.edu/postdoc/postdoctoral-scholars-salary. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with Yannick Meurice's group on topics related to quantum computations/simulations in the context of lattice gauge theory. Application review will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, research statement and arrange to have at least two recommendation letters sent to Yannick Meurice (yannick-meurice@uiowa.edu). |
| Education Requirement: |
- Candidates should have a Ph.D. in theoretical/computational physics or a related field by the time of the appointment.
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| Required Qualifications: |
- Potential for independent and creative research.
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| Desirable Qualifications: |
- Expertise in lattice gauge theory, quantum computing, tensor network methods, and familiarity with quantum simulations involving cold atoms or trapped ions are desirable for the research to be conducted.
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Online Application Required Documents
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Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
Research Statement |
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Number of References: 2 |
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. |
Contact Information
| Contact: |
Yannick Meurice - yannick-meurice@uiowa.edu
Clas-Physics & Astronomy
Van Allen Hall
30 North Dubuque Street
514 VAN
Iowa City, IA 52242-1479
Phone: 319-335-1991
Department URL: https://physics.uiowa.edu/ |
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University of Iowa
Oct 22, 2026