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Harvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral Fellow (Yao Group)

Harvard University

Cambridge, MAFellowship$68–80K/yrSeen 4w ago

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Compensation
$68–80K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Role Type
Fellowship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

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Doctorate

Job overview

Harvard University is hiring a Harvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral Fellow (Yao Group). Harvard University’s Yao group seeks one or more postdoctoral fellows beginning Fall 2027 to pursue research in Quantum Many‑Body Physics. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. by the start date, show outstanding research ability, and work independently within a collaborative, dynamic environment.

Important skills include Quantum Many-Body Physics, Research Skills, Independent Research, and Collaborative Working.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quantum Many-Body PhysicsResearch SkillsIndependent ResearchCollaborative Working

Qualifications

Ph.D. DegreeOutstanding Research in PhysicsCompleted Ph.D. By Appointment Start Date

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Title Harvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral Fellow (Yao Group)

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Physics

Position Description

The Yao group at Harvard University expects to appoint one or more postdoctoral fellows beginning in Fall 2027. We are looking for candidates with interests in Quantum Many-Body Physics.

Candidates should submit a CV, statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted by scientists familiar with their work. Candidates may also wish to include selected preprints or reprints of articles they have written.

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in physics appropriate to level of the position; and have the ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Contact Information

David Porras

Harvard Physics Department

17 Oxford st

Cambridge MA 02138

Contact Email [email protected]

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

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