Postdoctoral Position in Lattice Simulations of Cosmic Inflation with Gauge Fields

Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics

Posted: 28 September 2026 - Garching, Germany

About this opening

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The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on lattice simulations of cosmic inflation with gauge fields. This role is part of the ERC Advanced Grant project NewPhysCMB, which aims to explore new physics through the polarized light of the Cosmic Microwave Background. Candidates should have a strong computational background and experience in early-universe cosmology. The position offers a four-year term with a nominal starting date of September 1, 2027, and comes with competitive benefits.

Position details

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  • Role: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Physics
  • Research topic: Cosmology
  • Start date: 1 September 2027