Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 11/24/2025
Category: Physics
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Physics
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Posting Number: IU-101331-2025

Position Summary

Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Nuclear/Hadronic Physics

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.

• Start Date: As early as August 1, 2026 (flexible)

• Initial Term: Two years, with possible extension to a third year based on performance and funding

The IU Nuclear Theory Group comprises four faculty members, several postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. Research areas include:

• Hadronic amplitude analysis and scattering theory

• Heavy-ion collisions and properties of hot QCD matter

• Hadronic probes of beyond-the-Standard-Model physics

• Formal developments in lattice QCD

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics required by the time of appointment

• Research experience in one or more relevant areas is preferred:

  • Lattice QCD

  • Effective field theory

  • Hadronic/nuclear scattering

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in theoretical nuclear and hadronic physics

• Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students

• Present results at conferences and contribute to publications

Application Instructions

Submit applications through the IU PeopleAdmin portal: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30550

Required materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Statement of research interests and future plans

3. Three letters of reference

Review of applications: Begins November 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For questions, contact:

• Dr. Sebastian Dawid – sdawid@iu.edu

• IU Physics Department: 812-855-1247

Equal Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. IU is also a provider of ADA services.