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Harvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral Fellow

Harvard University

Harvard University

USD 67,600-80k / year
Posted on Dec 2, 2025

Position

Details
Title Harvard University, Physics, Postdoctoral Fellow
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Physics
Position Description
The Lukin group at Harvard University expects to appoint one or more postdoctoral fellows beginning in November/December 2025. We are looking for candidates with interests in the use of atomic cavities and atomic arrays for quantum computing.

Candidates should submit a CV, statement of research interests, and arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be submitted by scientists familiar with their work. Candidates may also wish to include selected preprints or reprints of articles they have written.

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in physics appropriate to level of the position; and have the ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Elaine Mangelinkx
Harvard Physics Department
17 Oxford St
Cambridge MA 02138
Contact Email elaine_mangelinkx@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$67,600-$80,000
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Statement of Research
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Publication
  3. Publication 2
  4. List of References