Postdoctoral Scholarship in Quantum Materials Theory

About this position

• The Condensed Matter Theory group at the California Institute of
• Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholarship in
• Quantum Materials Theory, beginning in Fall 2027.
• This postdoctoral program is part of the Gordon and Betty Moore
• Foundation’s Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems initiative (EPiQS).
• The Postdoctoral Scholarship has a three-year duration, conditional
• upon reasonable performance, offers freedom in choosing research
• direction, independence, and possibility to work with multiple faculty
• members.
• The selected candidate should have completed their Ph.D. degree by the
• time they start their assignment, should show outstanding research in
• theoretical condensed matter physics commensurate with the level of
• the position, and an ability to identify and pursue research problems
• independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic
• setting.
• Candidates should apply by November 15, 2026. Applicants should submit
• curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests (no more than 5
• pages, excluding references), and a list of publications (refereed
• papers on top). Applicants should also ensure that at least three
• letters of reference are submitted on their behalf.
• If you have any questions regarding scientific and/or programmatic
• issues or need assistance or accommodation in completing this
• application, please contact Loly Ekmekjian (loly@caltech.edu) and
• Stephanie Malin (smalin@caltech.edu).Qualifications and terms of
• appointment:

• PhD in Physics or related field (completed or expected by start date)

• Eligibility extends to current postdoctoral scholars

• Appointment term: 3 years

• Salary: $85,000 in the first year

• Research fund: $7,000 per annum

• One-time allowance to assist with the move

• Annual paid time off: 21 days (plus Caltech Holidays)

• Annual sick leave: 15 days

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• About the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and EPiQS Initiative
• The Moore Foundation believes in bold ideas that create enduring
• impact in the areas of science, environmental conservation and patient
• care. Visit Moore.org or follow @MooreFound. The foundation’s
• $185-million EPiQS initiative promotes discovery-driven research in
• the field of quantum materials (https://www.moore.org/programs/science/emergent-phenomena-in-quantum-systems).
• Through a variety of funding approaches, EPiQS aims to enable a
• community of leading experimentalists, materials synthesis experts and
• theorists to maximize their potential to explore, discover and
• understand emergent behavior of complex quantum matter.
• The Moore Postdoctoral Scholars in Theory of Quantum Materials program
• is an integral part of EPiQS and supports theoretical physicists of
• outstanding promise at an early stage of their careers. The Moore
• Postdoctoral Scholars are provided with a significant independence in
• selection of their research directions within their departments and
• can acquire a breadth of expertise by working with multiple faculty
• members.
• The Moore Foundation values diversity and encourage applications from
• individuals regardless of their age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
• identity, race, national origin, religion or disability.