Postdoctoral Research Position in QCD and Heavy-Ion Jet Phenomenology

Physics World; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A research institute in Portugal invites applications for a postdoctoral position focusing on theoretical studies of jet quenching. The successful candidate will work on QCD jet evolution, requiring a PhD in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics. This 2-year position is renewable and offers a collaborative research environment. Interested candidates should apply with their CV, cover letter, and other materials by December 17th, 2025.

Qualificações

• Candidates must have (or be about to obtain) a PhD by the start date.
• Expertise in jet physics and QCD is highly desirable.
• Experience in Monte Carlo implementation is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Work on theoretical and phenomenological studies of jet quenching.
• Establish a space-time–resolved description of QCD jet evolution.

Conhecimentos

Perturbative QCD and jet physics

Jet quenching theory and phenomenology

QCD Parton shower evolution

Formação académica

PhD in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Phenomenology Group at LIP (Lisbon) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in theoretical and phenomenological studies of jet quenching in ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions. The selected candidate will work closely with Liliana Apolinário on an ongoing effort to establish a space‑time–resolved description of QCD jet evolution in the Quark‑Gluon Plasma (QGP).

Offer

2‑year position (post‑doctoral salary), renewable after the first year.

Start Date

September or October 2026

Candidate Profile

Candidates must have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in theoretical high‑energy or nuclear physics by the start date. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Perturbative QCD and jet physics;
• Jet quenching theory and phenomenology;
• QCD Parton shower evolution for Monte Carlo implementation (vacuum and/or medium‑modified versions).

About LIP and the Phenomenology Group

LIP is the national institute for particle physics in Portugal, with strong involvement in CERN experiments and theory‑experiment interaction. The Phenomenology Group in Lisbon conducts forefront research in QCD, heavy‑ion physics, and jet evolution, offering an international and collaborative environment supported by computational resources and close links to major experimental collaborations.

Application

All the materials below should be submitted by December 17th, 2025:

• Cover letter indicating the specific interests and qualifications for the position;
• Curriculum vitae;
• List of publications;
• Brief research statement (1 to 3 pages) detailing past achievements and future research plans;
• Two or three letters of recommendation, to be sent directly by the referees.

Please send all application materials to: [e-mail].

Further Information

For informal inquiries or additional details, please contact Dr. Liliana Apolinário at [e-mail].