Postdoc Research Associate

The BNL Physics Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Nuclear Theory Group. You will work under the direction of Peter Petreczky, Group Leader of the Nuclear Theory Group. You will also be a member of the Interdisciplinary Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) at BNL, and you will collaborate with the Principal Investigators and Post-doctoral Fellows at the Center. In this role, you will conduct research in the intersection of real time problems in quantum field and quantum information science, with applications to quantum computing. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform research on the intersection of quantum field theory and quantum information science,

and applications to quantum computing.

• Organize and participate in seminars, meetings, and workshops in the Physics Division and in the Physics Division and in BNL’s Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage
• Publish research results and conduct presentations at meetings and conferences

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics or Particle Physics or in Quantum Information Science
• Prior research experience in research in quantum field theory and in quantum information science.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of perturbative and nonperturbative methods in quantum field theory
• Familiarity with tensor network algorithms, quantum software and algorithms, lattice gauge theory

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence

OTHER INFORMATION: (add if applicable)

• BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
• Initial two (2) year term appointment subject to one (1) year option renewal contingent on funding and performance.
• May require domestic and international travel.
• In addition, to submitting your curriculum vitae through “BNL Careers,” please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation from your referees. Please be sure to reference the Job ID number in the e-mail subject line. A review of the applicants will start on December 1st, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $80800 - $84000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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