Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics

Position Description

Six or more postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics directed towards formal quantum field theory and/or string theory, at Uppsala University, starting 2027/09/01, or as agreed.

The postdoctoral positions are part of several projects and grants funded by the European Research Council (advanced ERC project "Integrable gauge theories at finite temperature"; starting ERC project "AmpEFT: Scattering Amplitudes for Effective Field Theory: Simplicity and Structures from Classical to Quantum"; Synergy ERC project "MaScAmp: Mathematics of Scattering Amplitudes"), the Swedish Research Council (project "Dark bubbles and black holes"), the Olle Engkvist Foundation (project "Gravitational signatures of quantum vacua") and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation (project "Black hole dynamics and gravitational physics"). The positions are within the theory division in the department of physics and astronomy, which consists of more than 40 active members and offers a world-class environment for research in high-energy and mathematical physics.

The positions are supervised by Ulf Danielsson, Henrik Johansson, Pietro Longhi, Joseph Minahan, Oliver Schlotterer and Chia-Hsien Shen. Applicants are expected to conduct research in theoretical and mathematical physics related to cosmology, black hole physics, integrability in gauge theories, AdS/CFT, gravitational waves, effective field theory, scattering amplitudes in QFT and in string theory, and geometric/algebraic structures of BPS states in QFT and string theory.

Prerequisites: The holder of a postdoctoral researcher position must have a PhD degree in theoretical physics or equivalent.

The application should contain a cover letter mentioning their research area, a CV, a brief research statement, and a publication list. The applicant should arrange to have two or more letters of recommendation made available on AcademicJobsOnline. Contact information for the letter writers should be included in the application. Personal circumstances that may be of relevance in the evaluation, for example periods of parental leave, should be mentioned in the CV.

Applications and letters of recommendation should be sent to AcademicJobsOnline linked to this advertisement.

Applicants must also submit an application to the Uppsala University website at https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/jobs-and-vacancies/job-details?query=989888 containing the cover letter, CV, research statement, and publication list. Letters of recommendation should only be sent to AcademicJobsOnline. The application must be received by December 15, 2026 at 23:59 CET in order to be considered for these positions.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University's excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds. Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance and women are especially encouraged to apply.