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Post-Doc Research Associate

Date Posted: Nov 02, 2026
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    Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Feb 01, 2027

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Overview

Overview Join UNC-Chapel Hill as a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical nuclear and high-energy physics with emphasis on lattice QCD. You will pursue first-principles calculations of hadron structure and contribute to large-scale simulations on DOE facilities. You will work with the HadStruc collaboration and publish results while developing algorithms and software for lattice QCD. This role sits at the intersection of theory, computation, and collaborative science, offering opportunities to mentor students and advance the field. Compensation / Benefitsmedical and vision coveragepaid leavebenefits for professional developmentsupport for work/life balance ResponsibilitiesConduct independent and collaborative research in lattice QCD and related areasDevelop algorithms and software for large-scale lattice QCD simulations on leadership-class computing facilitiesPublish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferencesParticipate in HadStruc collaboration and the USQCD communityPotentially mentor graduate students Key requirementsDemonstrated research record in lattice QCD or closely related areas with publicationsProficiency in numerical methods and scientific programming (C++ and/or Python) in HPC environmentsAbility to carry out independent research and work effectively in a collaborative teamStrong written and oral communication skillsPh.D. completed by start dateStrong communicationCollaborative teamworkProblem-solving mindsetLattice QCD software frameworks (Chroma, QUDA, Grid)GPU computing experienceStatistical analysis of large Monte Carlo datasets

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America

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