About this position
- The Department of Physics at Wake Forest University invites applications
- for a postdoctoral research position in quantum matter. The successful
- applicant will work in Emilie Huffman's group (https://huffman.sites.wfu.edu/)
- on projects related to classical and quantum-computational simulations
- of quantum many-body physics systems. The scholar will also have the
- opportunity to mentor students in the group. We especially encourage
- applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas,
- spanning both numerical and analytical approaches:
- -Quantum monte carlo -Exact diagonalization -Tensor networks -Machine
- learning for many-body physics techniques -Renormalization group and
- perturbative expansion techniques (epsilon expansion, large-N
- expansion, etc.) -Conformal bootstrap
- Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field by the
- start date (anticipated Fall 2027). The position is for two years,
- with a third-year extension available depending on performance and
- funding availability. Applications received before January 15, 2027,
- will receive full consideration, and review of applications will
- continue until the position is filled.
- Job Description Essential Functions: Will work with the PI on projects
- related to classical and quantum-computational simulations of quantum
- many-body physics systems. The scholar will also have an opportunity
- to mentor students in the group.
- Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ph.D. in Physics or
- a related field Strong background strongly correlated many-body
- systems Strong publication record in relevant venues Strong
- communication and collaboration skills
- Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: We prefer a
- candidate with a background in Condensed Matter, Quantum Information,
- or High Energy Physics, with expertise in one or more of the following
- areas, spanning both numerical and analytical approaches: -Quantum
- monte carlo-Exact diagonalization -Tensor networks -Renormalization
- group and perturbative expansion techniques (epsilon expansion,
- large-N expansion, etc.) -Conformal bootstrap -Machine learning for
- many-body physics techniques
- Accountabilities: Responsible for own work.
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary work primarily involves
- sitting/standing, communicating with others to exchange information;
- repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers:
- and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work
- assigned.
- Environmental Conditions: No environmental conditions.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or
- immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible
- applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a
- private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in
- liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With over 5,400
- undergraduates and 3,500 graduate and professional students, the
- student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university
- offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life,
- an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program
- competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding,
- the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is
- exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and
- engagement with the world. Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem,
- a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad
- region of North Carolina. A family-friendly city with high-quality
- schools, a wide selection of restaurants and shops, outdoor
- recreational activities, and numerous special events, it is known for
- its vibrant and thriving arts and innovative scenes. Residents enjoy
- proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and
- Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct
- seasons, and a very reasonable cost of living. Winston-Salem offers
- many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community
- and quality of life of a small town.
- Time Type Requirement Full time
- Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key
- responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass
- all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform.
- Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions
- and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by
- his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning
- and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background
- investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being
- considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University
- is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates
- to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
- sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic
- information, disability and military or veteran status.
- Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a
- disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application
- or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
How to apply
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- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- 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.