Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics (Theoretical Quantum Matter)

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Posting Location - William & Mary Until 9/27/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Job Requisition:

JR101257 Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics (Theoretical Quantum Matter) (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics (Theoretical Quantum Matter)

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:

William & Mary

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 research associate position with a starting date as early as January 10, 2027.

We seek an individual with expertise in theoretical quantum matter to join Enrico Rossi’s research group.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in condensed matter physics or a related field, at the time appointment begins.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in theoretical and computational modeling of superconducting systems and devices.

Conditions of Employment:

  • This position is restricted based on the availability of funds.

  • This position is restricted to a specific term.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

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

Qualifications:

PhD

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-07-28

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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About this role

Summary

Join William & Mary as a postdoctoral researcher in quantum matter physics focusing on modeling superconducting systems.

Job title

Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics (Theoretical Quantum Matter)

Experience level

doctoral degree

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site at William & Mary, remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Ph.D. in condensed matter physics

Preferred skills

experience in modeling superconducting systems

Specializations

quantum mattersuperconducting systemstheoretical modelingcomputational modeling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site