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Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associates - Condensed Matter Theory
Department
Physics & Astronomy
Salary Details
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.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

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, nonperturbative 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.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
25FA0636
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
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.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/254101
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
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