About this position
The Department of Physics at WashU in St. Louis invites applications for
the Edwin T. Jaynes Fellowship. We welcome applicants with interests
in the research areas of the Department of Physics (Nuclear and
Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Information,
Biophysics, and Astrophysics and Cosmology). The Fellowship is a prize
postdoctoral fellowship managed by the Department of Physics.
Successful candidates are expected to propose a tentative research
program, and to further develop and refine that program during their
fellowship at WashU. The aim of the fellowship is to prepare the
candidate(s) in the best possible way for faculty positions at
research institutions or staff scientist positions at national
laboratories. The awardees will pursue an independent research
program, collaborating with one or several faculty members from the
Department of Physics, as well as with other postdoctoral and graduate
researchers in the department. Jaynes Fellowships are anticipated to
continue for three years, conditional to satisfactory yearly
performance evaluations. Fellows will be assigned a faculty mentor or
mentoring committee, as appropriate, to facilitate their scientific
growth. Residence at the Department of Physics at WashU in St. Louis
is required. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1,
2027. The application deadline is November 15, 2026. Individuals
currently employed by Washington University Department of Physics are
not eligible for consideration. Under Washington University Policy, an
individual’s cumulative postdoctoral experience, including prior
postdoctoral experience at other institutions, may not exceed five
years. Accordingly, the length of the fellowship appointment will be
limited to the candidate’s eligibility within the five-year maximum.
The starting salary for this position is $70,000 with an additional
annual allotment of $10,000 to be utilized for research purposes. For
an application to be considered, applicants must submit the following
documentation:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- List of Publications
- Research Proposal
- 3 Professional References (Reference letters can be submitted here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/170ed549801a44b2b0bb31900e2fcb0e
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.