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

The TPP group invites applications for several postdoctoral positions funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant "Non-perturbative Dynamics of Quantum Fields: from New Deconfined Phases of Matter to Quantum Black Holes" (PI: F. Benini), the FARE grant "The Emergence of Quantum Gravity from Strong Coupling Dynamics" (PI: F. Benini), and the ERC Starting Grant "The Celestial Road to a Holographic Description of Black Holes" (PI: L. Donnay).

The appointments will start in the Fall 2025 for a period of two years, extendable to a third year depending on performance. The successful applicants will be part of a vibrant research environment at the interface between string theory, non-perturbative 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 website:

https://itf.fys.kuleuven.be/postdoc-application/

indicating SISSA among the preferred institutions. Applications should include CV, research statement, list of publications, and three letters of recommendation. To obtain full consideration, applications should be received by 30 November 2024.

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

SISSA post-doctoral positions (particle phenomenology and early universe)

The Theoretical Particle Physics (TPP) group at SISSA invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions, beginning in Fall 2025 for a two-year term, with a possible extension to a third year contingent upon funding.

This call covers a broad range of research topics, including early universe physics, model building beyond the Standard Model, flavor physics, collider physics, and quantum field theory. Faculty members working in these areas include A. Azatov, D. Marzocca, and T. Opferkuch.

We maintain strong collaborative ties with research groups in astroparticle physics, string theory, mathematical physics, statistical physics, and astrophysics, as well as with institutions in the Trieste area such as INFN, ICTP, and IFPU.

These positions are funded by SISSA, and the review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024.

Applications can be submitted via Academic Jobs Online through:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29206

For inquiries, please contact: Alex Azatov ([javascript protected email address]), David Marzocca ([javascript protected email address]) and Toby Opferkuch ([javascript protected email address])