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Senior Postdoctoral Associate

The C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP, http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/www/ ) at Stony Brook University anticipates filling one or more postdoctoral research appointments in theoretical physics, with anticipated appointment dates of September 1, 2026.

Research fields currently represented at the YITP include, but are not limited to, particle theory, cosmology, quantum field theory, string theory, condensed matter, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory. The Institute has a tradition of collaboration with the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and of Mathematics and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook and with Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in theoretical physics or a closely related field, with a record of three years of independent research experience.

Brief Description of Duties:

Conduct research in the field of the researcher’s choice in theoretical physics. The researcher may collaborate with senior and junior members of the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/www/) , as well as members of other research institutes, and may travel for research purposes. The Institute has a tradition of collaboration with the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and of Mathematics and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook and with Brookhaven National Laboratory.

+ Conduct research in the field of the Sr. Postdoctoral Associate's choice in particle theory, cosmology, quantum field theory, string theory, condensed matter, statistical mechanics, and quantum information theory.

+ Collaborate with senior members of the YITP working in the same field as well as in other educational institutes.

+ Present seminars based on the Sr. Postdoctoral Associate's work during academic year. Occasional travel to present research results or collaborate on institute-sponsored research.

+ Other duties as needed.

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Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, institutions, email addresses of three references who will submit their letters electronically.

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**Job Number:** 2503944

**Official Job Title:** : Postdoctoral Associate

**Job Field** : Post Doctoral

**Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook

**Department/Hiring Area:** : C. N Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Shift** : Day Shift **Shift Hours:** : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm :

**Posting Start Date** : Oct 16, 2025

**Posting End Date** : Dec 5, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

**Salary:** : $57,000-$73,000

**Appointment Type:** : Temporary

**Salary Grade:** : E89

**SBU Area:** : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

**Req ID:** 2503944