Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Tech’s Department of Physics is seeking a postdoctoral associate or research associate, depending on experience, in High Energy Theoretical Physics and String Theory. The position focuses on string theory, including string compactifications, sigma models, F-theory, effective theories, and string geometry and phenomenology. Salary is commensurate with experience and position. The appointment is restricted and exempt from overtime, with a stated work schedule of 40 hours per week. Candidates must have a strong background in string theory and a history of peer-reviewed publications, as well as good collaborative skills. The qualifications for the two possible appointment levels differ: a research associate requires a relevant master’s degree and prior research experience, while a postdoctoral associate requires a relevant doctorate. Programming experience and the ability to work under limited supervision are preferred. For the research associate appointment, experience mentoring junior researchers is also preferred. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal conviction check. Required application materials include a current CV, a two-page research statement, and three recommendation letters sent to [email protected]. The review date is December 1, 2026.

Requirements

Strong background in string theory.
History of peer-reviewed publications.
Good collaborative skills.
For the research associate appointment: a master’s degree in a relevant field and prior research experience.
For the postdoctoral associate appointment: a doctorate degree in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

Programming experience.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
For the research associate appointment, some experience mentoring junior researchers.