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Job Description Summary The Department of Physics at Wake Forest University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in quantum matter. The successful applicant will work in Emilie Huffman's group (https://huffman.sites.wfu.edu/) on projects related to classical and quantum-computational simulations of quantum many-body physics systems. The scholar will also have the opportunity to mentor students in the group. We especially encourage applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas, spanning both numerical and analytical approaches: -Quantum monte carlo -Exact diagonalization -Tensor networks -Machine learning for many-body physics techniques -Renormalization group and perturbative expansion techniques (epsilon expansion, large-N expansion, etc.) -Conformal bootstrap Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field by the start date (anticipated Fall 2027). The position is for two years, with a third-year extension available depending on performance and funding availability. Applications received before January 15, 2027, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are asked to please provide a curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a short statement (not exceeding three pages) describing past research efforts and future research goals. Candidates should direct letter writers to email their letters to ehuffman@wfu.edu. Job Description Essential Functions: Will work with the Professor on projects related to classical and quantum-computational simulations of quantum many-body physics systems. The scholar will also have an opportunity to mentor students in the group. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ph.D. in Physics or a related field Strong background strongly correlated many-body systems Strong publication record in relevant venues Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: We prefer a candidate with a background in Condensed Matter, Quantum Information, or High Energy Physics, with expertise in one or more of the following areas, spanning both numerical and analytical approaches: Quantum monte carlo-Exact diagonalization Tensor networks Renormalization group and perturbative expansion techniques (epsilon expansion, large-N expansion, etc.) Conformal bootstrap Machine learning for many-body physics techniques Accountabilities: Responsible for own work. Physical Requirements: Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing, communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Environmental Conditions: No environmental conditions. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With over 5,400 undergraduates and 3,500 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. A family-friendly city with high-quality schools, a wide selection of restaurants and shops, outdoor recreational activities, and numerous special events, it is known for its vibrant and thriving arts and innovative scenes. Residents enjoy proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, and a very reasonable cost of living. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a small town. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700. About WFU: Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.

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