Postdoctoral Associates - Condensed Matter Theory

Postdoctoral Associates - Condensed Matter Theory Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associates - Condensed Matter Theory Position Status: Full Time Posting Number: 25FA0636 Salary: A minimum of $63,968 for calendar year appointments. Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Posting Summary: We seek applicants for Postdoctoral Associate positions in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at Rutgers University, starting dates in 2025 through 2026. The group consists of Professors Natan Andrei, Premi Chandra, Piers Coleman, Kristjan Haule, Gabi Kotliar, Jed Pixley, Karin Rabe, Ananda Roy, David Vanderbilt, and Emil Yuzbashyan. Their interests span a broad range of areas including strongly correlated fermion materials, high-temperature superconductivity, topological electronic states of matter, developments and applications of computational methods at the density‑functional and dynamical mean‑field‑theory levels, metal‑insulator and structural phase transitions, quantum critical points, nonlinear and anomalous responses, optical traps, quantum computation and information theory, non‑perturbative field‑theory, mesoscopic physics, and non‑equilibrium transport theory. The applicant’s cover letter should mention the names of faculty members whose interests are most closely aligned with those of the candidate. Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics, materials science, or a similar discipline by the start date of the position. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of Professional References (contact information) Research Statement Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University