Postdoctoral position in theoretical high-energy physics

Ben Gurion University, Physics - High Energy Theory
Position ID:
Ben Gurion University-Physics - High Energy Theory-POSTDOC [#31191]
Position Title: 
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Be'er Sheva, HaDarom 8410501, Israel [map ]
Subject Areas: 
Physics / HEP-Theory (hep-th) , hep-th , Field Theory , High Energy Physics , High Energy Theory , Mathematical Physics , Physics , Physics - Mathematical Physics , Quantum chaos and thermalization , Quantum Computation , Quantum Computing , Quantum Field Theory , quantum gravity , Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Condsend matter theory and Quantum Information Theory , Quantum Information , Quantum Information Physics , Quantum Information Science , quantum information theory , quantum information/computation , String Theory , String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory , theoretical condensed matter physics , Theoretical high energy physics , Theoretical High-Energy
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/02 04:59 AM UnitedKingdomTime (posted 2025/11/12 05:00 AM UnitedKingdomTime)
Position Description:
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Position Description
The string theory group at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) invites applications for postdoctoral positions in theoretical high-energy physics, hosted by Prof. Shira Chapman as part of the ERC Starting Grant (dSHologQI). Successful candidates will conduct research within Prof. Chapman’s group and are encouraged to pursue independent projects as well as collaborations with other members of the string theory group, including Eran Palti, Michael Lublinsky, and Ram Brustein. Research interests relevant to the position include quantum field theory, gravity, holography, and string theory, broadly defined. Current projects focus on quantum information and quantum gravity, holography and de Sitter space, SYK models, and defects and interfaces in conformal field theories. 
BGU’s string theory group maintains close ties with other HEP-TH groups in Israel and participates in the DIP Israeli–German collaboration “Holography and the Swampland,” involving partner groups in Germany.
Appointments are for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The positions offer a competitive salary, generous travel support, and access to affordable housing near campus in residences intended for research students (available upon early application). Ben-Gurion University is located in Beer-Sheva, in Israel’s southern district, about one hour by train from Tel Aviv. 
As part of the postdoctoral deadline agreement, no offers with acceptance deadlines earlier than January 30, 2026, will be made. 
Additional information can be found at: 
https://sites.google.com/view/shira-chapman
https://physics.bgu.ac.il/people/groups/5
Applicants should upload a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation (a cover letter is optional). Review of applications will begin December 18, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled.
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Further Info:
https://physics.bgu.ac.il/people/groups/5/
 
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