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Harvard University

Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Physics at Harvard University

Pay: $67,600–$80,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A Physics Professor teaches foundational hypotheses, theories, and methods in physics to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

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Physics Position Description Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Physics at Harvard University The group of Professor Efthimios Kaxiras (Physics/SEAS) expects to appoint one postdoctoral fellow beginning in February 2026. We are looking for candidates with interests in multiscale simulations of complex physical phenomena, from the atomistic/electronic scale to mesocopics and beyond. Of particular interest is the development and application of methodologies suited for simulations of biological systems, including DNA and histone interactions. Candidates should also arrange for letters of recommendation to be submitted by up to three scientists familiar with their work. Candidates may also wish to include selected preprints or reprints of articles they have written. Candidate materials must include a CV and statement of research, in addition to the letters of recommendation. Salary Range -

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$67,600-$80,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field for candidates with recent PhD (within 1 year of application). Applications and supporting materials should arrive by 23 January 2026, for full consideration. However later applications may also be considered on a rolling basis. Basic Qualifications Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date and demonstrate outstanding research in computational physics for modeling of complex physical phenomena. Additional Qualifications Candidates must have experience in carrying out large-scale computational modeling of complex systems at various scales, for example using ab initio electronic structure methods like density-functional theory, developing interatomic potentials with various methodologies including machine learning approaches, and performing coarse-graining to obtain effective models at various scales.

Contact Information Jason Eldridge https:

//www.physics.harvard.edu/ Harvard Physics Department 17 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138

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jason_eldridge@fas.harvard.edu Salary Range $67,600