The Physics Department at the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia, USA) is seeking candidates for one or more postdoctoral research scholar positions. Our group’s main interests are in theoretical studies of the QCD next-generation characterization of the structure of nucleons and nuclei, including their 3D imaging, as it emerges from deeply virtual exclusive processes  and high energy diffractive scattering experiments at the upgraded 12 GeV Jefferson Lab accelerator and the planned Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The successful candidate will work in the nuclear theory group, led by Professor Simonetta Liuti. We also have a new collaborative effort with a uniquely cross-disciplinary and diverse group of experts in the phenomenology of QCD, Lattice QCD and Machine Learning (ML). Our research group is poised to maximally capitalize on upcoming data to answer current critical questions in hadron physics.  

The appointment will be for 1+1 years, and the position will remain open until filled. Please apply within August 2023 to receive full consideration. The candidate is expected to hold a PhD in Physics (or be close to finishing it), to have a background in QCD and in the phenomenology of hadronic physics, as well as a strong commitment to pursuing forefront theoretical and computational research. We offer a competitive stipend for this position. 

Applicants should send by email a CV, a brief statement of research interests and experience, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address.  

Contact: Simonetta Liuti (sl4y@virginia.edu) 

Letters of Reference should be sent to:  sl4y@virginia.edu