Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Physics at Harvard University

Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Physics, Harvard University

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral fellow in the group of Professor Efthimios Kaxiras (Physics, SEAS) beginning February 2026. Candidates should have interests in multiscale simulations of complex physical phenomena from the atomistic/electronic scale to mesoscale and beyond, including the development and application of methodologies for simulations of biological systems such as DNA and histone interactions.

• Conduct multiscale computational modeling of complex systems, from ab initio electronic structure calculations to coarse‑grained effective models.
• Develop interatomic potentials and machine‑learning approaches for large‑scale simulations.
• Collaborate with the group to apply these methods to biological systems.

• Completed Ph.D. by the appointment start date.
• Outstanding research record in computational physics for modeling complex physical phenomena.

• Experience with ab initio electronic structure methods (e.g., density‑functional theory).
• Developing interatomic potentials using various methodologies, including machine learning.
• Performing coarse‑graining to obtain effective models across scales.

The following materials must be submitted:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research
• Letters of Recommendation (up to three, submitted by the recommenders)
• Optional:
  Selected preprints/reprints and cover letter

Applicants should include a CV, statement of research, and letters of recommendation. Applications are accepted until 23 January 2026 for full consideration; later applications may be considered on a rolling basis.

Postdocs: $67,600–$80,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Jason Eldridge
Harvard Physics Department
17 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Email: vard.edu
Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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