Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physics

Washington University in St. Louis • Compton, CA

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About The Position

The Quantum Monte Carlo group in the Physics Department at WashU in St. Louis invites applications for one postdoctoral position beginning August 2026. We are interested in candidates with strong expertise in Bayesian methods, uncertainty quantification, and/or machine learning applied to nuclear theory. The group’s research spans a wide range of topics including nuclear interactions, nuclear structure and reactions, electroweak structure, and lepton-nucleus scattering. The candidate will contribute to advancing statistical and computational algorithms to extend the capabilities of the quantum Monte Carlo method applied to nuclear many-body systems. This position will be partially supported by the NUCLEI SciDac-5 Collaboration, providing the candidate with exposure and access to a broad network of scientists in nuclear theory, applied mathematics, and computer science. Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/. The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and/or third year, contingent upon performance and the availability of funding. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in nuclear theory or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Strong communication skills, a record of research productivity, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative theoretical and computational research group are desirable.

Benefits

• Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees