Condensed Matter & Statistical Physics Postdoctoral Position - ERC Advanced Grant RAVE

Within the ERC Advanced Grant  RAVE  -  ICTP seeks applications for 1 Postdoctoral position from outstanding young scientists of any nationality with a strong research record in the field. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Topic: Quantum many-body theory, quantum simulators, many-body open systems 

Starting period: Preferably from end of 2025/ beginning of 2026

Fellows must have completed a PhD in physics or related disciplines prior to the start of their Fellowship. 

ICTP offers internationally competitive remuneration and a number of benefits. Appointment will be made for two years. Candidates should apply through the ICTP online application system.

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. For this call preference will be given to female candidates.

Application deadline: 15 September 2025

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail after the selection process.