Details Title Postdoctoral Positions in High-Energy Theory at Harvard University School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Physics Position Description Postdoctoral Positions in High-Energy Theory at Harvard University Applicants are invited for research positions in high-energy theory (including but not restricted to particle physics, particle astrophysics, quantum gravity, quantum field theory, and string theory) at Harvard University, to begin in academic year 2025 – 2026. The appointment would be at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. The initial appointment is for one year at a time with renewal for a second and third year contingent upon continued funding and research collaboration. Applications should consist of a letter of application, CV, and research statement. Also required are three letters of recommendation from senior scientists who know your work. Applications and supporting materials should arrive by December 5, 2024 for full consideration. Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Basic Qualifications Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in high-energy 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. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Contact Information Morgan Holly https://www.physics.harvard.edu/ Harvard Physics Department 17 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact Email morganholly@fas.harvard.edu Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 5 Keywords EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\_statement.pdf) policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\_and\_anti-bullying\_policies.pdf) . Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions