Position Description

The Thouless Institute for Quantum Matter at the University of Washington is pleased to invite applicants to the David J. Thouless Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Thouless Fellowship awards are intended to support outstanding early career researchers in the field of quantum matter, ranging from condensed matter and atomic physics to materials science and quantum-based devices, who have recently been awarded, or who are about to be awarded, their Ph.D. degree or equivalent.

2025-2028 Thouless Fellowships: Nomination deadline September 22, 2024. Completed application deadline October 22, 2024.

• Thouless Fellowships are awarded for a period of three years. Appointments must commence before September 30, 2025.
• Thouless Fellows are provided a salary of $84,000 per year plus a research fund of $10,000 per year to be used in support of research and professional travel during their Fellowship.
• A relocation incentive of $3,000 is provided to assist with moving expenses.
• For additional details about the position, please click here.

Applicants cannot have had more than two years (24 months) of postdoctoral experience from other institutions at the time of appointment. Nominees may not hold a paid or unpaid position on the UW Seattle campus at the time of nomination or throughout the competition and award cycle. Eligible nominees will be invited to apply for the fellowship after the nomination has been reviewed and accepted. Direct applications or self-nominations are not accepted.

Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

The base salary range for this position will be $7,000/month ($84,000/year), or as mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to have obtained or have completed all requirements for the degree of Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Physics or a related field before the start of the appointment.

Instructions

Submitted nominations will be reviewed and eligible nominees notified via the email address provided by the nominator.

Invited nominees will be directed to submit an application through Interfolio. Direct applications without a nomination will not be considered. The deadline for receipt of all application materials, including letters of reference, for full consideration is October 22, 2024. Each application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a full list of publications, three letters of recommendation (which can include a letter from the nominator), a research statement, and a diversity statement.

Inquiries regarding the Thouless Postdoctoral Fellowship program, including the application process or submission problems, may be directed to thoulessfellowship@phys.washington.edu.

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.