Four or more postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics

Are you interested in research within theoretical physics related to quantum field theory and string theory, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employee development and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position in theoretical physics at Uppsala University.

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

www.physics.uu.se 

The position is within the Division of Theoretical Physics, one of the ten divisions within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. Our division offers a world-class environment for research in quantum field theory, gravity, string theory and related areas of mathematical physics. The division currently consists of approximately 30 researchers, of which about a third are postdoctoral researchers. The postdoctoral positions are part of several projects and grants funded by the European Research Council and the Olle Engkvist Foundation. 

https://www.uu.se/en/department/physics-and-astronomy/research/theoretical-physics

Duties

Applicants are expected to conduct research in theoretical physics related to quantum field theory and string theory. Research areas of particular interest include scattering amplitudes, gravitational waves, applications of machine learning to string phenomenology, and integrability in gauge theories.

Requirements
PhD degree in Theoretical Physics or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in Theoretical Physics. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

The application should contain a cover letter mentioning their research area, a CV, a brief research statement, and a publication list. Personal circumstances that may be of relevance in the evaluation, for example periods of parental leave, should be mentioned in the CV.

For further information about the position please contact:

• Henrik Johansson (henrik.johansson@physics.uu.se)
• Magdalena Larfors (magdalena.larfors@physics.uu.se)
• Joseph Minahan (joseph.minahan@physics.uu.se)
• Oliver Schlotterer (oliver.schlotterer@physics.uu.se)
• Chia-Hsien Shen (chiahsien.shen@physics.uu.se)

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

Please submit your application by 15 December 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3472.

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