About this position
Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Physics
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Nuclear/Hadronic Physics at
Indiana University
- The Nuclear Theory Group in the Department of Physics at Indiana
- University Bloomington (IU) invites applications for a postdoctoral
- research position under the supervision of Dr. Sebastian Dawid. The
- appointment will initially be for two years, with the possibility
- of renewal for a third year subject to satisfactory performance and
- the availability of funding. The start date is flexible and may be
- arranged by mutual agreement.
- The position is intended for a researcher interested in developing
- new theoretical and computational approaches to the strong
- interaction. Possible directions include the extraction and
- interpretation of hadronic observables in few-body and multichannel
- scattering, applications of effective field theories to nuclear and
- hadronic systems, and formal developments in scattering theory or
- lattice field theory. The successful candidate will also be
- encouraged to pursue independent research directions and to
- collaborate across the IU Nuclear Theory Group.
- The IU Nuclear Theory Group consists of four faculty members,
- several postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. Current
- research areas include: hadronic amplitude analysis and scattering
- theory, heavy-ion collisions and the properties of hot QCD matter,
- hadronic probes of beyond-the-Standard-Model physics, and formal
- developments in lattice QCD . IU Physics Department also maintains
- strong ties to leading hadronic and nuclear physics
- experiments.
- A Ph.D. in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics is required
- by the time of appointment. Research experience in one or more
- relevant areas, including lattice QCD, effective field theory, and
- hadronic/nuclear scattering, is preferred.
- Applications, including a CV, a statement of research interests and
- plans, and three letters of reference, should be submitted through
- the application portal located at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30550
- Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2026,
- and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about
- the position, please contact Dr. Sebastian Dawid (sdawid@iu.edu) or
- the IU Physics Department (812-855-1247).
- The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and
- supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of
- students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal opportunity
- employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination
- in hiring.
- See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which
- includes contact information.
Basic Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics is required
- by time of appointment. Research experience in one or more relevant
- areas, including lattice QCD, effective field theory,
- hadronic/nuclear scattering, is preferred.
Department Contact for Questions
- For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Sebastian
- Dawid (sdawid@iu.edu) or the IU Physics Department
- (812-855-1247).
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
11/15/2026
Expected Start Date
06/01/2027
Posting Number
IU-101331-2025
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- 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.