Through the department of Physics at Princeton University, openings are available for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior rank as part of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems initiative (EPiQS).

The term of the appointment is based on rank. Positions at the postdoctoral rank are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding; those hired at a more senior rank may have multi-year appointments.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships (including H-1B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate.

To apply online, please submit a cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Publication list and three confidential letters of reference.

About the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and EPiQS Initiative.

The Moore Foundation believes in bold ideas that create enduring impact in the areas of science, environmental conservation and patient care. Visit Moore.org or follow @MooreFound. The foundation's $185-million EPiQS initiative promotes discovery-driven research in the field of quantum materials (http://www.moore.org/programs/science/emergent-phenomena-in-quantum-systems). Through a variety of funding approaches, EPiQS aims to enable a community of leading experimentalists, materials synthesis experts and theorists to maximize their potential to explore, discover and understand emergent behavior of complex quantum matter.

The Moore Postdoctoral Scholars in Theory of Quantum Materials program is an integral part of EPiQS and supports theoretical physicists of outstanding promise at an early stage of their careers. The Moore Postdoctoral Scholars are provided with a significant independence in selection of their research directions within their departments and can acquire a breadth of expertise by working with multiple faculty members.

• Ph.D.;
• Outstanding research in theoretical condensed matter physics, appropriate to level of the position;
• Ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting.