Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics

Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics
Six or more postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics directed towards formal quantum field theory, string theory, applications to cosmology and connections to mathematics, at Uppsala University

Duties

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.

Requirements

PhD degree in theoretical physics or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in theoretical physics. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date September 1, 2027 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the position, please contact:
Ulf Danielsson (ulf.danielsson@physics.uu.se)
Henrik Johansson (henrik.johansson@physics.uu.se)
Pietro Longhi (pietro.longhi@physics.uu.se)
Joseph Minahan (joseph.minahan@physics.uu.se)
Oliver Schlotterer (oliver.schlotterer@physics.uu.se)
Chia-Hsien Shen (chiahsien.shen@physics.uu.se)
In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.
Please submit your application by 15 December 2026, UFV-PA 2026/3506.
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