Harvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Position Details TitleHarvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral FellowSchoolFaculty of Arts and SciencesDepartment/AreaPhysicsPosition DescriptionThe Lukin group at Harvard University expects to appoint one or more postdoctoral fellows beginning in November/December 2025. We are looking for candidates with interests in the use of atomic cavities and atomic arrays for quantum computing.

Candidates should submit a CV, statement of research interests, and arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be submitted by scientists familiar with their work. Candidates may also wish to include selected preprints or reprints of articles they have written.

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in physics appropriate to level of the position; and have the ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting.Basic QualificationsCandidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date.Additional QualificationsSpecial Instructions Contact InformationElaine Mangelinkx
Harvard Physics Department
17 Oxford St
Cambridge MA 02138Contact Emailelaine_mangelinkx@fas.harvard.eduSalary Range$67,600-$80,000
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the fieldMinimum Number of References Required2Maximum Number of References Allowed5KeywordsEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Research

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Publication
3. Publication 2
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