SISSA post-doctoral positions (String theory, QFT, QG and related topics)

The TPP group invites applications for several postdoctoral positions in formal aspects of high-energy physics. The appointments will start in the Fall of 2026 for a period of two years, extendable to a third year depending on performance and availability of funds.

The successful applicants will be part of a vibrant research environment at the interface between string theory, nonperturbative quantum field theory, generalized symmetries, holography, quantum gravity, condensed matter physics and mathematical physics.

Permanent members related to the programs include Francesco Benini, Matteo Bertolini, Giulio Bonelli, Gabriel Cuomo, Laura Donnay and Marco Serone. The group maintains close contacts with the HEP groups at the ICTP (including Bobby Acharya, Agnese Bissi, Atish Dabholkar, Mehrdad Mirbabayi, Joan Elias Miró, Pavel Putrov, Giovanni Villadoro), the INFN (Sergio Benvenuti) and the University of Trieste (Lorenzo di Pietro, Roberto Valandro, Michele Cirafici), as well as the Phenomenology, Astroparticle Physics, Statistical Physics (including Pasquale Calabrese and Erik Tonni), Mathematical Physics (including Alessandro Tanzini) and Condensed Matter Physics groups.

Candidates interested in the positions are invited to apply via the common European postdoc application which can be found at the AJO website:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/application/30903

Applications should include CV, research statement, list of publications, and three letters of recommendation. To obtain full consideration, applications should be received by 17 December 2025.

Contact: Francesco Benini ([javascript protected email address])

INFN post-doctoral position (Quantum fields, Strings and Geometry)

The INFN theoretical particle physics group of Trieste, which includes researches from INFN, Trieste University and SISSA, invites applications for a postdoctoral position on "Quantum Fields, Strings and Geometry" based in Trieste, within the INFN "Iniziativa Specifica" STEFI .

This is a junior postdoc position with a duration of 2 years.

Deadline: December 15th, 2025 (11:59 p.m. CET)

Online application: https://reclutamento.dsi.infn.it

Eligible candidates:

• must have obtained their PhD Applicants no more than eight years prior to the call deadline, i.e. on or after December 15th, 2017;
• ⁠must be either non-italian citizens, or hold a position in a foreign institution and have been continuously abroad for at least three years.