About the position
Position Description
The Department of Physics at the University of Southern California invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics. Candidates interested in either High Energy Theory or Condensed Matter/Quantum Information Theory are encouraged to apply. Current faculty at USC include: Itzhak Bars, Nathan Benjamin, Rosa Di Felice, Stephan Haas, Ho Tat Lam, Aaron Lauda, Krzysztof Pilch, Hubert Saleur, Nicholas Warner, and Paolo Zanardi. With a start date of August 2027, the position is for two years, with a possibility of renewal for a third year. The successful candidate should have a PhD and have a strong background and research record in topics that overlap with the interests of the group, which include quantum field theory, conformal field theory, quantum matter, quantum dynamics, quantum information theory, string theory, and quantum gravity.
Applications must include:
- A curriculum vitae
- A list of publications
- A statement of research interests
- At least three letters of recommendation
The search committee will start reviewing applications after December 1, 2026 until the position is filled. For inquiries, please email nathanbe@usc.edu and/or hotatlam@usc.edu.
USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu
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