Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Dark Matter Theory
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Overview
The position is part of a new collaboration between Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Notre Dame, and UIUC, supported by the Quantum Information Science Enabled Discovery 2.0 (Quant
ISED 2.0) program. The collaboration team includes Clarence Chang, Tim Hobbs, Dafei Jin, Yi Li, Marharyta Lisovenko, Valentine Novosad, Zain Saleem, Tanner Trickle, and Gensheng Wang. We seek highly qualified candidates to conduct theoretical research on dark matter and physics beyond the Standard Model, with a particular emphasis on opportunities enabled by novel quantum magnonics technologies. Candidates should have demonstrated interest and expertise at the interface of high energy physics, dark matter phenomenology, condensed matter physics, and quantum information science.
In addition to the core research program, the ideal candidate will have broad interests in one or more of the following areas: high energy physics, astrophysics, collider phenomenology, or cosmology. The successful candidate is expected to engage scientifically with researchers in the HEP groups at both Argonne and UIUC, building overlapping and complementary research efforts.
Conduct theoretical research on dark matter and physics beyond the Standard Model, leveraging novel quantum magnonics technologies; engage scientifically with researchers in the HEP groups at Argonne and UIUC; collaborate with the collaboration team across institutions.
Requirements- Recent or soon-to-be completed PhD (within 0-5 years) in physics or a closely related field.
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
- Research statement outlining interests in relation to the advertised position
- Three letters of reference (qualifiers will be asked to provide)
For full consideration, please apply at your earliest convenience. The position will remain open until filled. If you have any questions, email Tim Hobbs at tim.
Compensation & BenefitsJob Family:
Postdoctoral. Job Profile:
Postdoctoral Appointee. Worker Type:
Long-Term (Fixed Term). Time Type:
Full time. Expected hiring range: $72,879.00–$. Pay offered will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. to view Argonne employee benefits!
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