Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Nuclear & Hadronic Theory)

Job Requisition:

JR101750 Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Nuclear & Hadronic Theory) (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Nuclear & Hadronic Theory)

Department:

CC00105 WM001 | CDSP | Physics Dept

Job Family:

Faculty - Postdoctoral Research Associate (12 months)

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Small Hall

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Physics at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position, expected to begin August 1st or soon after.

We seek an individual with expertise in lattice QCD or other approaches to hadron spectroscopy to join the Nuclear and Hadronic Theory Group led by Prof. Jozef Dudek. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with the local group and with scientists in the Theory Center at the nearby Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). Applicants should possess experience in lattice QCD or closely related theoretical techniques, and should have a desire to solve problems related to the spectrum of hadrons using lattice QCD. The appointed researcher will work on projects within the Hadron Spectrum Collaboration under the supervision of Prof. Jozef Dudek.

The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a second year based on performance and funding availability.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, or related field, at the time of appointment (in August 2026).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in the fields of lattice QCD and/or hadron spectroscopy, evidenced through journal publications.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/careers/. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Physics in any of the aforementioned required documents. Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review begin date: June 30th, 2026.

Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

 

Information on the Department of Physics may be found at www.wm.edu/as/physics. 

Posting Range: up to $70,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0518 - Postdoctoral Research Associate (12 months) - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-22

Review Date:

2026-06-15

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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