Research Associate-Fixed Term
Michigan State University

Job no: 1006382
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Physics-Astronomy 10032666
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

Applicants with a Ph.D. degree in fields related to many-body quantum physics are invited to apply for a postdoctoral research position in the group of Prof. Mohammad Maghrebi in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The position is available from September 1, 2025, and is open until filled. The candidates will participate in the theoretical research broadly defined in many-body quantum systems, dynamics, and non-equilibrium phenomena. Experience in computational tensor network techniques as well as background in quantum information science defined broadly is viewed favorably.

Information about Prof. Maghrebi's research group can be found at: https://web.pa.msu.edu/people/maghrebi/. Other PhD/postdoctoral positions in the theoretical condensed matter physics at Michigan State University are anticipated during the same period. The successful candidate will be part of a theorical group with at least five faculty working on various aspects of non-equilibrium phenomena.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Fields related to many-body quantum physics

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. degree in fields related to many-body quantum physics

Required Application Materials

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a research statement (maximum of 3 pages excluding the references), a list of publications, contact information, and the names and e-mails of three references to www.careers.msu.edu (1006382).

Special Instructions

For further inquiry about the position, please contact Mohammad Maghrebi (maghrebi@pa.msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On

02/01/2025

Website

https://pa.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

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Advertised: Nov 25, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 25, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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