Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Nuclear Physics (Nuclear Astrophysics)

Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Nuclear Physics (Nuclear Astrophysics)

University of Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä, Finland

The Department of Physics is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher in theoretical nuclear physics, with emphasis on nuclear astrophysics, starting April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, for a duration of 2 years with possible extension. The position is fixed-term, as it is related to the newly established Center of Excellence in Neutron-Star Physics, funded by the Research Council of Finland. The CoE status provides us long-term funding, strong connections to related Finnish and international research groups, and resources for research visits and conference travel.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research on the properties of dense nuclear matter and their implications for astrophysical phenomena such as neutron stars and nucleosynthesis.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics, astrophysics, or a closely related field;
• Strong background in theoretical nuclear many-body methods;
• Proficiency in computational methods and programming (e.g., C++, Python, Fortran);
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• Ready to work in an international research team and collaborate nationally with the Centre of Excellence hubs (Helsinki-Jyväskylä-Turku) as well as internationally with our collaborators.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with nuclear density functional theory, or effective interactions;
• Knowledge of high-performance computing methods;
• Familiarity with neutron star physics and astrophysical simulations.