Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical High Energy Physics/Mathematical Physics

The Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Theoretical High Energy Physics/Mathematical Physics. The appointment is for a period of three years, starting in the Fall of 2026.

The Villum Investigator Group “Quantum Quenches from Quantum Fields” at the Niels Bohr International Academy at the Niels Bohr Institute has an opening for a postdoc position starting in the Fall of 2026. The group works on themes at the interface between theoretical high energy physics, condensed matter physics and quantum information theory.

The candidate

The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in theoretical high energy physics and have a strong background in quantum field theory, the AdS/CFT correspondence, and preferably condensed matter physics and quantum information theory as well. Knowledge of and working experience with modern exact methods such as AdS/CFT integrability, conformal bootstrap or localization will be considered an advantage.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://nbi.ku.dk/.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Charlotte Fløe Kristjansen (kristjanjasminecamachobatesjames@whitenbi.kubrownmitchell.dk).

The position is open from 1. October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY FOR POSITION below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
• Research statement
• A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
• List of publications.

The deadline for applications is 11 March 2026 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held in Spring 2026.