Postdoctoral Fellowships in Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics Section

ICTP's Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics (CMSP) section seeks applicants for postdoctoral positions starting Fall 2022 from outstanding young scientists of any nationality with a strong research record.

With about 50 academic members (faculty, visitors, postdocs and graduate students), an intense programme of workshops and conferences, and close collaborations with local scientific institutions such as SISSA, Elettra, and the University of Trieste, the CMSP section provides a vibrant international research environment. Postdoctoral fellows are also encouraged, and supported, to participate in activities in developing countries in order to promote the mission of ICTP.

The ICTP takes seriously its commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in hiring, and in its global mission to promote science in the developing world.

Fellows must have completed a PhD in physics or related disciplines prior to the start of their Fellowship. Preference will be given to applicants in the areas of expertise of the CMSP group; candidates who have obtained their PhD after 2018 will be given priority.

ICTP offers internationally competitive remuneration and a number of benefits. Appointments will be made for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further year. Candidates should apply through the ICTP online application system.

Application deadline: 20 December 2021;  Appy online

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail after the selection process (January/February).

Contact: cm@ictp.it

CMSP is also accepting applications for its "Ludwig Boltzmann" Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship starting Fall 2022 from outstanding young scientists of any nationality with a strong research record; women are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have at least one previous postdoctoral experience, and very active and independent research in their own area.

The CMSP group provides a vibrant international research environment for the Ludwig Boltzmann fellow, and encourages and supports her/him to participate in activities in developing countries in order to promote ICTP's mission.

ICTP offers internationally competitive remuneration and a number of benefits, including a pension contribution and special allowances for family members. The take-home salary is set at 2,700 Euro monthly. The "Ludwig Boltzmann" appointment will be made for three years, with the possibility of renewal for one more year. Preference will be given to applicants in the areas of expertise of the CMSP group. For details on research areas please visit the CMSP web page. Candidates should apply using the ICTP online application system. They are required to arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation by established researchers. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline: 20 January 2022;  Apply online

Contact: cm@ictp.it