Edwin Thompson Jaynes Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Scientist
Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
The Department of Physics at WashU in St. Louis invites applications for the Edwin T. Jaynes Fellowship. We welcome applicants with interests in the research areas of the Department of Physics (Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Information, Biophysics, and Astrophysics and Cosmology). The Fellowship is a prize postdoctoral fellowship managed by the Department of Physics. Successful candidates are expected to propose a tentative research program, and to further develop and refine that program during their fellowship aim of the fellowship is to prepare the candidate(s) in the best possible way for faculty positions at research institutions or staff scientist positions at national laboratories.
The awardees will pursue an independent research program, collaborating with one or several faculty members from the Department of Physics, as well as with other postdoctoral and graduate researchers in the department. Jaynes Fellowships are anticipated to continue for three years, conditional to satisfactory yearly performance evaluations. Fellows will be assigned a faculty mentor or mentoring committee, as appropriate, to facilitate their scientific growth.
Residence at the Department of Physics at WashU in St. Louis is required. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2027.
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
Successful candidates are expected to propose a tentative research program, and to further develop and refine that program during their fellowship aim of the fellowship is to prepare the candidate(s) in the best possible way for faculty positions at research institutions or staff scientist positions at national laboratories. The awardees will pursue an independent research program, collaborating with one or several faculty members from the Department of Physics, as well as with other postdoctoral and graduate researchers in the department.
The starting salary for this position is $70,000 with an additional annual allotment of $10,000 to be utilized for research purposes.
Applicant Special InstructionsThe Final date to receive applications is November 15, 2026. Individuals currently employed by Washington University Department of Physics are not eligible for consideration. Under Washington University Policy, an individual’s cumulative postdoctoral experience, including prior postdoctoral experience at other institutions, may not exceed five years. Accordingly, the length of the fellowship appointment will be limited to the candidate’s eligibility within the five-year maximum.
For an application to be considered, applicants must submit the following documentation:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Cover Letter List of Publications Research Proposal 3 Professional References that can be submitted here:
Edwin T. Jaynes Reference Letter Submission.
Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable.
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Not Applicable.
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