Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physics

Position Summary

The Quantum Monte Carlo group in the Physics Department at WashU in St. Louis invites applications for one postdoctoral position beginning August 2026. We are interested in candidates with strong expertise in Bayesian methods, uncertainty quantification, and/or machine learning applied to nuclear theory.

The group’s research spans a wide range of topics including nuclear interactions, nuclear structure and reactions, electroweak structure, and lepton-nucleus scattering. The candidate will contribute to advancing statistical and computational algorithms to extend the capabilities of the quantum Monte Carlo method applied to nuclear many-body systems.

This position will be partially supported by the NUCLEI SciDac-5 Collaboration, providing the candidate with exposure and access to a broad network of scientists in nuclear theory, applied mathematics, and computer science.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications
• Statement of research interests
• Three professional references, emailed to [email protected].

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and/or third year, contingent upon performance and the availability of funding.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.