2021 Postdoc Positions

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Condensed Matter and Optics Experiment (Quantum Materials)	Oregon State University	Matt Graham	Sep 15, 2022 priority application	Job add link https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs/open-positions/16431-micro-femto-energetics
Condensed Matter Theory	University of Alabama at Birmingham	Fei Xue	Open until filled	Open https://www.uab.edu/postdocs/prospective-postdocs/available-positions/b221401
Nanophotonics (Experiment)	NIST Gaithersburg, MD	A. Agrawal	March 1, 2022 (until filled)	The Ultrafast Nano-Optics Lab at NIST is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. The candidate will assist in design, nanofabrication and/or measurements of integrated nanophotonic and metasurface devices operating in the visible and infrared spectral range for a range of applications. Prior experience in the field of ultrafast and nonlinear optics, metasurfaces, integrated nanophotonics, and/or nanofabrication is a plus. Please send CV to Dr. Amit Agrawal at amit.agrawal@nist.gov
Condensed matter (Experiment and Theory)	University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK	Multiple Groups	March 10, 2022 (until filled)	Two positions available, one in experiment and one in theory. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21231
AMO (Experiment and Theory)	University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK	Multiple Groups	March 15, 2022 (until filled)	Two positions available, one in experiment and one in theory. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21139
Thermodynamics of Active Matter	Sorbonne Université & Université de Paris	L. Cugliandolo, J. Tailleur, F. van Wijland	01/04/2022	A postdoctoral position will open next Fall in Paris to work on the thermodynamic properties of active systems, under the joint supervision of Leticia Cugliandolo, Julien Tailleur and Frédéric van Wijland, funded by the ANR research grant THEMA. We are looking for a motivated and independent scientist trained in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, familiar with analytical and numerical methods. The starting date is flexible and local funding is available to support standard IT and travel requirements. We will start reviewing applications as of April 1st, 2022 (interested candidates should send a CV including a list of publications to fvw@u-paris.fr). The position will remain open until filled.
Quantum computer algorithms for applications in AMO or high-energy physics	Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (+DESY Zeuthen), Germany	A. Saenz, K. Jansen, C. Issever	13.02.2022	https://www.physik.hu-berlin.de/de/amo/open-position
Quantum many-body physics; Quantum optics; Quantum Materials.	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	Hui Deng	Open until filled	Open https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/deng-lab/people/join-us/
Quantum information and computer science; Quantum many-body physics; Quantum precision measurements and fundamental physics; Quantum metrology, sensing, and control; and Quantum chemistry and materials science.	Harvard University/Harvard Quantum Initiative	Multiple Groups	November 1, 2021
Condensed Matter (Theory and Experiment)	University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK	Multiple Groups	March 10, 2022 (until filled)	Two positions available, one in theory and one in experiment. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21231
Condensed Matter Theory, Topological Phenomena	Stockholm University	Emil Bergholtz	28 February 2022	https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=16764&rmlang=UK
Condensed Matter Theory	University of Cambridge	Robert-Jan Slager	open until filled	http://www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk/~rjs269/index.html
Condensed Matter Theory; Atomic, molecular and optical experiment and theory; Nanoscience; Quantum information science	Stanford University	Multiple groups available	November 5, 2021	Open https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19399
Condensed Matter Theory	National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Tallahassee, Florida	Theory Group (Dirac postdoc)	Nov 15th 2021 - until filled	Open https://nationalmaglab.org/careers/job-opportunities/dirac-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-theoretical-condensed-matter-physics
Quantum many-body physics; condensed matter theory	University of Leeds	Zlatko Papic	November 15, 2021	Open https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19881
Condensed Matter Theory	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor	Emanuel Gull	Sept 2021 - until filled	Open Job Advertisement
AMO Experiment	National Institute of Standards and Technology	Eckel/Norrgard	May 23rd, 2021	Open https://jobs.physicstoday.org/jobs/14595270/postdoc-positions-in-atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics
Computational Condensed Matter Theory	Memorial University of Newfoundland	James LeBlanc	June 2021 - until filled	FILLED Job Advertisement
Condensed Matter or AMO Theory	Center for Integrated Nanotechnology, Sandia National Labs	Alex Cerjan	July 6th - until filled	Open https://jobs.physicstoday.org/jobs/15085080/postdoctoral-appointee-in-theoretical-photonics
Condensed Matter/Qubits Experiment	Institute of Science and Technology Austria	Georgios Katsaros	Open until filled	Open https://nanoelectronicsgroup.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/postdoc_position_planar_germanium.pdf
Condensed Matter/ Hybrid Semi-Supra Experiment	Institute of Science and Technology Austria	Georgios Katsaros	Open until filled	Open https://nanoelectronicsgroup.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/hybridgedevices.pdf
Staff Scientist position	Institute of Science and Technology Austria	Nanofabrication facility	Open until filled	Open https://nanoelectronicsgroup.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/ad_ist-austria_staff-scientist_superconducting-circuits-for-quantum-technologies.pdf
Condensed Matter or AMO Theory	KTH The Royal Institute of Technology	Egor Babaev	TBD	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17870
Quantum Information Theory/Condensed Matter Theory	Virginia Tech	Vito Scarola	open until filled	https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/516765/open-rank
Quantum Condensed Matter Theory	Georgia Tech	Itamar Kimchi	(Position is now filled.)	Contact Itamar Kimchi for details; or Ad Leaflet. (Possibilities for joint postdoc w Glen Evenbly)
Quantum Condensed Matter Experiment (Scattering)	Georgia Tech	Martin Mourigal	Jan 3, 2021 for equal consideration; then until filled	Contact Martin Mourigal for details; or Ad Leaflet.
AMO Experiment	Georgia Tech	Colin Parker	open	Contact Dr. Parker, or AJO: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19542
Quantum sensing / AMO experiment	University of New Mexico	Victor Acosta	open	https://jobrxiv.org/job/university-of-new-mexico-27778-postdoctoral-fellow-diamond-quantum-sensing/
Ultracold Atom/Quantum Information Theory	University of Texas at Dallas	Chuanwei Zhang	Open until filled	https://personal.utdallas.edu/~chuanwei.zhang/postdoc2021.pdf
Quantum Information and Science	Yale Quantum Institute	23 Research groups available	Nov 14th, 2021	https://apply.interfolio.com/90082
Condensed Matter Theory	Yale University	Yale prize postdoctoral fellowship in CMT	Oct. 29, 2021	https://apply.interfolio.com/94172
Quantum Information Science	University of Maryland College Park	QuICS Hartree prize postdoctoral fellowship	Dec. 1, 2021	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/19390
Quantum Science	University of Maryland College Park	JQI Theoretical postdoctoral fellowship	Nov. 19, 2021	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19355
Quantum Science	University of Maryland College Park	Theoretical quantum optics postdoctoral fellowship	Dec. 1, 2021	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19330
Condensed Matter	University of Maryland College Park	CMTC postdoctoral fellowship	Jan. 31, 2022	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19392
Experimental 2D quantum materials	Montana State University	MonArk Quantum Foundry (w/ N. Borys and H. Churchill)	open until filled	https://www.monarkfoundry.org/openings
Condensed-matter theory	Koc University	Menderes Iskin	October 30, 2021	http://home.ku.edu.tr/~miskin/postdoc.txt
Condensed Matter Theory	University of Tennessee Knoxville	Ruixing Zhang	Jan. 31, 2022 - until filled	https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=210000026C
Condensed Matter Theory	Johns Hopkins University	Yahui Zhang	Dec. 15th, 2021 -until filled	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20170
Condensed Matter Theory & Computation	Louisiana State University	Justin H. Wilson	Until filled	Job Advertisement
Condensed Matter Theory	New York University	Aditi Mitra	Jan 14 2022-until filled	Filled
AMO Theory	Columbia University	Ana Asenjo-Garcia	Dec 10 2021-until filled	https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20451
Computational Materials Theory	University of North Texas	Yuanxi Wang	Open until filled	Filled. ~~https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/52305~~
Quantum/Photonics Experiments	JILA, University of Colorado Boulder	Shuo Sun	open until filled	Contact Shuo directly; https://jila.colorado.edu/sun/resources/opportunities
Condensed Matter Theory	University of Alabama	Wang-Kong Tse	Open until filled	https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/post-doc-visiting-scientist-513482-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states
Spectroscopic Study of Transition Metal Oxides (Experiments)	Binghamton University	MURI collaboration	Open until filled	https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=CD331A0B9C6EB18D635CA5C152522541?JOBID=140162&type=7
AMO Experiment	Indiana University	Brian DeSalvo	Open until filled	Contact Brian directly; https://ultracold.physics.indiana.edu/opportunities/index.html
Condensed Matter Theory, non-Hermitian physics, novel topological models	Rice University	Evelyn Tang	Open until filled	Contact Evelyn directly; https://emergence.blogs.rice.edu/
Superconducting quantum devices	UC Berkeley	Alp Sipahigil	Open until filled	Contact Alp; https://quantumdevices.berkeley.edu/open-positions/
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics: Neutron scattering	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee	Min Gyu Kim	Jan 27, 2022 - until filled	https://sites.uwm.edu/mgkim/
Experimental 2D Quantum Devices / Quantum Nano-Optics / Ultrafast-Optics	Florida State University/National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Tallahassee	Guangxin Ni	Open until filled, PPFP Postdoctoral Fellowship	https://sites.google.com/view/ni-lab

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