Postdoc: Theoretical Nuclear Physics & Quantum Computing

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Vacation and leave

Onsite childcare (Ames)

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

WorkFlex

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance theoretical nuclear physics and quantum computing research. The role emphasizes ab initio Hamiltonian methods and high-performance computing.

This one-year appointment with renewal possible upon funding, invites independent and collaborative work, oral and written dissemination, and contributions to proposals at the intersection of nuclear physics and quantum information.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in theoretical nuclear/particle physics by start date.
• Experience in ab initio nuclear theory or Hamiltonian light-front field theory.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical nuclear physics research with emphasis on ab initio Hamiltonian methods.
• Develop computational techniques in light-front quantized field theory or microscopic nuclear structure.
• Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to proposals and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Ab initio nuclear theory

Hamiltonian light-front field theory

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Education

Ph.D. in Theoretical Nuclear Physics or closely related field

Tools

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Quantum computing concepts

Job description

Iowa State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance theoretical nuclear physics and quantum computing research. The role emphasizes ab initio Hamiltonian methods and high-performance computing.

This one-year appointment with renewal possible upon funding, invites independent and collaborative work, oral and written dissemination, and contributions to proposals at the intersection of nuclear physics and quantum information.