Theoretical Physics Postdoc: Cosmology, QFT & Gravity

Harvard University

Harvard University’s Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for a Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellow to begin in fall 2027. The appointment is initially for one year, with possible renewal for a second and third year based on performance, funding, and approvals. Applicants should arrange three letters of recommendation to arrive by November 30, 2026, with the application deadline also listed as November 30, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harvard University

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