The theoretical nuclear physics groups at the George Washington University and University of Maryland anticipate an opening for a Post-Doctoral Scientist position starting in Fall 2021. The appointment is for a one-year term and may be extended to a second year, based on mutual agreement. A renewal for a third year is possible, contingent upon the availability of funding.

The applicant must hold a Ph.D. in High Energy or Nuclear Physics and have research interests and experience that strongly overlaps with the current activities of our collaboration, namely quantum computing applications for Nuclear Physics, with an emphasis on studies of nuclear matter at finite density and hadronic physics.

The applicant will work closely with Profs. Andrei Alexandru at GWU and Paulo Bedaque at UMD. Other senior members of our collaborations include Profs. Tom Cohen and Zoreh Davoudi at UMD as well as members of the Maryland Joint Quantum Institute. The group includes a number of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students working on related projects and the applicant is expected to interact closely with them.

Interested applicants should apply at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/78210. The application should include a CV, list of publications and a brief statement of research interests. Your recommendation letters should be sent by e-mail to Andrei Alexandru <aalexan@gwu.edu> and Paulo Bedaque <bedaque@umd.edu>. The applicants are also encouraged to send us an email indicating their intention to apply. We will start reviewing applications on December 1, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

A detailed description follows: this is a full time position (40 hours/week) for a Post Doctoral Scientist to be located on the Foggy Bottom Campus of The George Washington University (the successful candidate will also have an office at the University of Maryland, College Park). The position will focus on research on quantum computing for theoretical nuclear physics. The job requirements include planning research projects, developing and running quantum simulations, analyzing data and preparing papers and presentations. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full university benefits are included.

The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.