Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.
2 YEAR TERM POSITION
Posting Date: 12/19/25
Salary Range: $64,200 - $96,400 (PD)
Work Location Type: Dedicated On-site (100% on-site work)
The Theory Center at Jefferson Lab invites applicants to fill a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The Theory Center pursues a world-leading research program in QCD and its applications to hadronic and nuclear physics, supporting the physics program at JLab and the future Electric-Ion Collider. The Center is actively involved in collaborative projects of the US Department of Energy programs such as SciDAC-5, Topical Collaborations, the Genesis Mission, and the National Quantum Initiative. The Center maintains an extensive network of connections that offer many opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers worldwide.
Information about JLab and its Theory Center can be found at https://www.jlab.org/
In this role you will:
- Conduct first class research in theoretical hadronic and nuclear physics
- Disseminate research through articles in refereed publications and presentations at national and international conferences, workshops and seminars
- Contribute to the science program of Jefferson Lab, including interactions with users, both in theory and experiment, organization of theory seminars, and participation in the Lab’s outreach activities
- Maintain a record of your activities, ensuring that an annual research report includes complete records on the publication and invited talks
JSA will not sponsor H1B visas for this position
Qualifications We Require:
Education:
A PhD in an appropriate area of theoretical physics is a prerequisite, together with a record of publications in leading journals and talks at workshops and conferences.
Experience:
Recognized research program in theoretical nuclear and/or hadron physics that overlaps with the JLab scientific program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group
- Interacts well with work group
- Can represent work associated with specific projects at professional meetings
All applicants must apply for the position through the JLab Careers Page and upload the following documents:
- A cover letter
- CV / Resume
- Full name and current contact information of three references
- A statement of research interests
- A publication list attached to your resume or uploaded with your application
About Jefferson Lab
Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab
At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
- Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.
Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.
