Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate in High Energy Theoretical Physics and String Theory

Job Description

Seeking a postdoctoral associate or research associate position
(depending on experience) in High Energy Theoretical Physics and
String Theory in the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech. The
focus of the position is on string theory, including string
compactifications, sigma models, F-theory, effective theories and
string geometry and phenomenology.

Required Qualifications

A strong background in string theory with a history of
peer-reviewed publications is necessary.

To be considered for the research associate position, a master's
degree in a relevant field and prior research experience is
required.

To be considered for the postdoctoral associate position, a
doctorate degree in a relevant field is required.

Good collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Programming experience.

Ability to work under limited supervision.

For research associate position, some experience mentoring junior
researchers is preferred.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience and position

Hours per week

40 hours - exempt position

Review Date

12/01/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.

Required Documents include:

Current CV

2 page Research Statement

3 Recommendations letters sent to lara.anderson@vt.edu

About Virginia Tech

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school of medicine , a
veterinary medicine college,
Graduate School , and
Honors College . The university has a significant presence
across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.
area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites
in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous
Extension offices and
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Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research
annually.

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