Postdoctoral Fellow

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details


Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Physics
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Physic at Indiana University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the area of theoretical condensed matter physics. Applications from candidates with experience in low-dimensional quantum matter, including quantum Hall systems, van der Waals and moiré materials, cavity quantum materials, and/or quantum geometry and topology are particularly welcome.
The successful applicant will be joining a vibrant department, with active theoretical and experimental research in condensed matter and AMO physics, as well as correlated condensed matter, quantum materials, driven/dissipative systems, and quantum information and simulation. The position is for one year, renewable annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding, with a competitive salary and benefits package, and would begin July 1, 2026 (start date is negotiable).
Applications, including a CV, a statement of research achievements and interests, and three letters of recommendation, should be submitted through the application portal located at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31795 . Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Prof. Herb Fertig (hfertig@iu.edu). Review of applications will start on February 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Prof. Herb Fertig (hfertig@iu.edu).
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date 02/15/2026
Expected Start Date 07/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101451-2026