Opportunities
Faculty Positions
The Department of Physics at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of theoretical condensed matter physics, broadly defined. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire and will join an active group of theorists in Physics and Applied Physics.
Yale provides a unique research environment owing to its excellent group of theorists and experimentalists engaged in condensed matter physics and related fields. The search is especially aimed at candidates whose research program centers on quantum condensed matter physics. The anticipated start date for this role is July 1, 2026.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Lead an internationally recognized and forefront research program.
- Excel in teaching courses and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Be active and engaged members of the Physics Department and of the University.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire
Application Instructions
Applications that are complete by November 15, 2025, will receive full consideration. Interested applicants should create a profile in Interfolio and submit the following documents:
- A cover letter.
- A curriculum vita (CV) including an up-to-date list of publications.
- A research statement (up to 4 pages), highlighting future research plans, both short-term and long-term.
- In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three referees to upload letters of recommendation by the due date.
We also welcome nominations for the position, which should be directed to the email address below. Please address questions and nominations to the chair of the search committee, Professor Walter Goldberger, to PhysTheorySearch@mailman.yale.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
The Department of Applied Physics at Yale University and the Yale Quantum Institute invite applications for a faculty appointment in the area of experimental quantum information science and technology. Applications will be considered at the Assistant Professor level. Quantum science and engineering is one of five top priority areas identified in the University’s Science Strategy Report and we have a vibrant and expanding community both in the Yale Quantum Institute and described more broadly at Quantum at Yale. Yale is engaged in a campus-wide investment in quantum science, engineering, and materials. Along with multiple appointments in these areas, the University has committed to, and has begun construction of, a new Physical Science and Engineering Building which will provide state-of-the-art facilities in quantum science, including quantum information science and quantum computing. The successful candidate is expected to initiate a vibrant research group, be an interactive member of the Applied Physics Department, and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the excellence of the academic community. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Physics, or an equivalent degree, at the time of the hire. Please address questions to APhyQISExptSearch@yale.edu.
The Department of Physics at Yale University invites applications for a faculty appointment in the area of experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical physics, broadly defined. Applications will be considered at the tenured Associate Professor and Full Professor levels. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025 or later by mutual agreement.
The newly appointed faculty member will join a dynamic group of experimentalists in AMO, quantum information, and other closely allied areas, and will also benefit from interactions with Yale’s world-class group of theorists in quantum many-body physics.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate a vibrant research group, teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels including but not limited to AMO and quantum science, and contribute broadly to the activities of the Physics Department. To promote diversity, the Department especially welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics, or an equivalent degree, at the time of the hire.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and a research statement via Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/153680. The latter should include a description of the proposed research program and the anticipated required resources. Any questions should be sent to Prof. Simon Mochrie (simon.mochrie@yale.edu), chair of the search committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 until position is filled.
Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships
2026 Yale Mossman Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Yale Physics Department invites applications for the Yale Mossman Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to support promising physicists in the early stages of their careers. The fellowship provides a three-year appointment with a competitive stipend, discretionary annual research fund, and comprehensive health insurance.
Yale has an active and engaged community in most subfields of physics both experimental and theoretical. The faculty of the Physics Department work in astrophysics and cosmology, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed matter, gravitational physics, nuclear and particle physics, and quantum science. More information about the department’s research activities can be found at https://physics.yale.edu/research.
Interested candidates should submit their application materials to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30941. Application materials include a CV, a publication list, at least three letters of recommendation, and a statement of research interest. Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications must be received by November 30, 2025 to ensure full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
For inquiries about this position, please contact the committee.
The Condensed Matter Theory group at Yale University invites applications for a postdoctoral position to start in the Summer or Fall of 2025. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in quantum aspects of condensed matter theory and research interests in the general areas of electron correlations, low-dimensional systems, topological phases of matter, disorder, cold atomic gases, and physics of quantum information. The successful applicant will receive a Yale Physics Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship endowed by Yale University. The postdoctoral scholar is encouraged to work independently or in collaboration with faculty members (Meng Cheng, Steve Girvin, Leonid Glazman, Nicholas Read and Ramamurti Shankar).
Yale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
The Yale Quantum Institute (YQI), founded in 2014, serves as a forum to bring together experimental and theoretical researchers at Yale in the field of quantum information physics, quantum optics and nanophotonics, optomechanics, mesoscopic physics, quantum control, quantum measurement, and quantum many-body physics. It provides a synergistic and collaborative setting for Yale’s cutting edge research in these fields. A report from University Science Strategy Committee identified quantum science as one of Yale’s top priorities and Yale will play a major role in a new, national center for quantum research announced Aug. 26 2020 by the White House and the United States Department of Energy.
In keeping with the mission of the YQI, we are pleased to invite applicants for the YQI postdoctoral fellowships. These Fellowships will support research in the field of quantum science for recent Ph.D. recipients in the group of any of the YQI faculty members. Candidates should have demonstrated excellent research ability in their prior work and exceptional promise for future leadership in their field of interest. Each candidate should clearly indicate which research group (or in special cases, groups) they intend to work with, and are encouraged to contact these YQI Faculty members in advance.
A selection committee will review each application and evaluate the candidates based on the quality of their previous work (thesis and publications) and their potential for original research, within their proposed research group. Finalists will be invited to campus to give a research seminar and interview with YQI faculty members, starting in December 2024. Preliminary interviews may be conducted online as well.
Qualifications
- YQI fellowships are intended for researchers within 3 years of their Ph.D.
- The research interest of the fellows should match those of the faculty mentors and fall into areas matching the mission of the YQI.
- Non-US citizens must be eligible to obtain a J-1 Scholar visa status for the duration of the Fellowship. Non-English native speakers will be required to prove English language proficiency prior to award.
Terms of Appointment
- YQI fellowships are granted for a period of 2 years starting generally at the beginning of the academic year, but alternative starting states can be considered.
- The institute provides a stipend of $80,000 per year plus healthcare benefits, with an annual standard raise of 2.5% each year on subsequent anniversary dates.
- YQI fellows receive an annual $5,000 discretionary research fund.
- YQI fellows will have extra outreach responsibilities (e.g., science outreach, contacting “YQI-sister institute fellows” at other universities and creating a network, organizing a conference or a workshop, or teaching a short YQI course…) determined at the time of hiring.
- All other aspects of the YQI fellowship position will follow standard Yale policies for postdoctoral appointments. For more details, please check this website.
Key dates
- Opening for 2026 Fellowship applications: October 3, 2025
- Application deadline: November 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET
- Rounds of online interviews: Winter 2025
- Acceptance notification: January 2026
- Enrollment & potential visa application: Spring 2026
- YQI Fellowship start: Fall 2026 (flexible start date)
Application
To apply, please upload the following documents on the Interfolio portal before November 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET:
- cover letter describing (i) your past training, (ii) research interests, (iii) the group you intend to work in and potential research topics/projects you intend to pursue at Yale, and (iv) your career goals.
- curriculum vitae
- reprints of selected publications (3 maximum)
- three references letters
Feel free to contact Florian Carle, YQI Manager at yqi@yale.edu or (203)436-9153 for more information.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
The Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics invites applications for the YCAA Prize Fellowship. The YCAA is part of a vibrant research community in the Astronomy and Physics departments at Yale. The Fellowship is for three years (renewed annually subject to performance) and offers salary, benefits and research funds comparable to the Hubble and other similar prize fellowships.
Yale offers a lively academic community and access to world-class astronomical facilities, including the Keck and Palomar telescopes. Because Yale is an institutional member of the SDSS-IV and SDSS-V collaborations, YCAA Fellows can automatically join both. YCAA Fellows also have access to High-Performance Computing facilities at Yale.
Fellows are expected to carry out their own research program, although research interests that intersect with those of Yale astrophysics faculty (see https://ycaa.yale.edu/people/faculty) are preferred. Active research at Yale spans most areas in astrophysics and includes theoretical, observational, and instrumentation efforts.
Applicants must have received their Ph.D. in astronomy or astrophysics/cosmology by June 2025.
Applicants should apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/153840 and must submit their curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a brief (max 3 pages) description of their anticipated research program by November 1, 2024. Candidates should also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted to the above URL by November 1. YCAA Fellowship candidates will also be considered for any other open postdoctoral positions in astrophysics at Yale in their fields of interest, unless they ask to be considered only for the YCAA Fellowship.
Applications that are complete by November 1, 2024 will be assured of full consideration.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Postdoctoral Associate Positions
There is a postdoctoral associate opening in the Heeger group; please contact Karsten Heeger for more information.
The Condensed Matter Theory group at Yale University invites applications for a postdoctoral position to start in the Summer or Fall of 2026. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in quantum aspects of condensed matter theory and research interests in the general areas of electron correlations, low-dimensional and topological solids, and physics of superconducting qubits. The postdoctoral scholar is encouraged to work independently and in collaboration with Prof. Leonid Glazman.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.
Application Instructions
Candidates should forward their CV with publication list and outline of research interests, and arrange for three recommendation letters. Candidates may also include up to four selected preprints and reprints. Electronic submission (in PDF format) of applications and supporting materials is strongly preferred. Please submit all materials, including recommendation letters, to https://apply.interfolio.com/173775. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Applications and letters must be received prior to October 31, 2025 to guarantee full consideration.
The Experimental High Energy Physics (HEP) Group of Profs. Demers and Tipton at Yale University invites applications for a postdoctoral research scientist to join our group working on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN LHC. The candidate will most likely be based at Yale in New Haven CT, with some travel to CERN.
Our physics program is predominantly focused on both direct and indirect tests of the Standard-Model (SM). For example, we are currently searching for processes that violate lepton number conservation. We also have a new effort on determining the CP structure of Higgs decays to tau pairs. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to physics data analyses, making use of AI/ML techniques, and will contribute to ATLAS performance, operations, or the upgrade.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics (or have that degree by the time they are hired) and should submit a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a statement describing their research interests. Candidates should also arrange to have three or more letters of reference submitted on their behalf.
For questions, please contact Prof. Paul Tipton, paul.tipton@yale.edu.
Application Instructions
Application materials and inquiries should be uploaded to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/131941
For full consideration we encourage applicants to submit your materials by Oct. 13.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.