Postdoctoral Position in Nuclear Theory

Ecole Polytechnique, France

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Tremblay en France, LE DE FRANCE
Deadline: Postdoctoral Position in Nuclear Theory

Ecole Polytechnique, Center for Theoretical Physics (CPHT)
Position ID:
Ecole Polytechnique-Center for Theoretical Physics (CPHT)-POSTDOC [#31146]
Position Title: 
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Palaiseau, Ile de France 91128, France [map ]
Subject Areas: 
Physics / QCD , HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph) , Nuclear Theory (nucl-th) , Nuclear Theory-QCD , Particle Theory
Nuclear Theory / Heavy-ion physics
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/13 04:59 AM UnitedKingdomTime (posted 2025/11/07 05:00 AM UnitedKingdomTime, listed until 2026/05/08 04:59 AM UnitedKingdomTime)
Position Description:
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Position Description

ERC-funded postdoctoral position on heavy ion jets theory (2+1 years)


Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Center for Theoretical Physics   (Centre de Physique Théorique, CPHT) of Ecole Polytechnique, located in the Paris area. The successful candidate will join Carlota Andres and her research group to work on her ERC Starting Grant project, which aims to elucidate the microscopic dynamics of the quark–gluon plasma created in heavy-ion collisions through the study of energy correlators inside jets.


Candidate profile:


Applicants should hold a PhD in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics by the start of their appointment. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise or interest in areas such as QCD for collider physics (including jets and parton showers) and heavy-ion theory or phenomenology. Early-career researchers who have completed or are close to completing their PhD, and whose research interests align with the project’s focus, are especially encouraged to apply. The position is anticipated to start in September or October 2026, initially for two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension based on performance. It includes generous travel support.


Offer:

The position is anticipated to start in September or October 2026, initially for two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension based on performance. It includes generous travel support.


About the CPHT:


The CPHT of Ecole Polytechnique brings together researchers working across multiple fields of fundamental and applied physics, including particle physics, string theory, and mathematical physics. The particle physics group at the CPHT focuses on various aspects of QCD, such as small-x, jet quenching and hadron structure. Faculty members in this group include Renaud Boussarie, Cédric Lorcé, Cyrille Marquet, Bernard Pire, and Urko Reinosa. In addition, Ecole Polytechnique is home to the Laboratoire Leprince-Ringuet (LLR), where experts in proton-proton and heavy-ion physics contribute to the CMS and LHCb collaborations.


Application:

Applicants are required to include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a short research statement (1 to 3 pages) and two or three recommendation letters. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 12, 2025, including all letters of recommendation. For further information about the position, please contact Carlota Andres (carlota.andres@polytechnique.edu ).



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Further Info:
https://www.cpht.polytechnique.fr/?q=en
 
Centre de Physique Théorique (CPHT)
École polytechnique
91128 Palaiseau cedex
France

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