Postdoctoral Scholar: Nuclear Theory & Quantum Computing

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and Quantum Computing. This position focuses on ab initio Hamiltonian methods and their applications to quantum computing, developing computational approaches in light-front quantized field theory.

The appointment is funded for one year with potential renewal based on funding, and involves independent and collaborative research, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, presenting

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Theoretical Nuclear Physics or closely related field by start date.
• Experience in ab initio nuclear theory or Hamiltonian light-front field theory.
• Record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience using high-performance computing (HPC).
• Experience with quantum computing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Theoretical physics

Ab initio nuclear theory

Light-front field theory

Peer-reviewed publications

Collaborative research

Education

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

Tools

HPC systems

Quantum computing

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and Quantum Computing. This position focuses on ab initio Hamiltonian methods and their applications to quantum computing, developing computational approaches in light-front quantized field theory.

The appointment is funded for one year with potential renewal based on funding, and involves independent and collaborative research, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, presenting