Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah anticipates an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in lattice gauge theory, beginning in Autumn 2027. The position involves research through the US Department of Energy Genesis II Project in the use of artificial intelligence agents to facilitate calculations in lattice gauge theory with the MILC, Fermilab-Lattice, and HPQCD collaborations and with the USQCD Genesis II collaboration. For information about the department, please see http://www.physics.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Minimum Qualifications

• Preferences

• We will need a statement of research interest, current vita, bibliography, and three letters of recommendation to complete the application file.

• Complete applications received by December 10, 2026, will receive first consideration.

• Type Benefited Staff

• Special Instructions Summary

• Additional Information

• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

• The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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• As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of

Benefits

• Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.