The SCGP seeks Research Assistant Professors/Postdocs for Fall 2027

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics has openings for Research Assistant Professors (Postdocs) in the coming academic year. These are three-year, fixed term positions with an expected start date of September 1, 2027.

Stony Brook University’s Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is an endowed research organization devoted to furthering fundamental knowledge in geometry and theoretical physics, especially knowledge at the interface of these two disciplines. It is expected that RAPs will have a daily presence at the Center during the Stony Brook academic year and be an active participant in the activities of the Center that overlap with their scientific interests. RAPs are expected to assist in the organization of workshops and programs in the Center, perform independent and collaborative research, apply for research grants and prepare their work for publication. For more information about the Center, visit: SCGP – About and SCGP – Science.

To apply for the following positions, please complete the application process at the following link:

JOINT SCGP / YITP RAP POSITIONS: THEORETICAL PHYSICS

To apply to this position on Interfolio, visit the following link: apply.interfolio.com/195218

MATHEMATICS: 

To apply to this position on Interfolio, visit the following link: apply.interfolio.com/193704

Candidates are required to have:

i. A Ph.D. in Mathematics (Geometry, broadly construed) or Theoretical Physics by August 2027. ii. A proven research record. Preference will be given to candidates earning a Ph.D. no earlier than 2022.

The deadlines for candidates are as follows:

Physics – The Simons Center participates in the new interim accord that will extend the deadline for acceptance of postdoctoral offers to February 15, 2027. Review of applications will begin on Dec 1, 2026.

Please be sure to apply to following positions in the Mathematics and IMS departments as well: 

Simons Lecturers – The Mathematics Department at Stony Brook University expects to have two Simons Instructors (SUNY title of Lecturer), beginning in the fall 2027 semester, contingent on funding availability. These positions are three-year post-doctoral level appointments with a competitive salary of $75,000 and reduced teaching.

Please click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/194108

Hefei/Stony Brook Lecturer – The Mathematics Department at Stony Brook University Stony Brook University has a one, three-year opportunity with a start date of September 1, 2027. This is a non-tenure track appointment offering a salary of $75,000. We are seeking candidates with outstanding research potential. The first year of this position will be spent in Hefei, China employed with The Institute for Mathematics and Fundamental Physics. The following two years, starting September 1, 2028, will be spent employed with the department of Mathematics at Stony Brook University in New York. The teaching load for this position will be 1 course during your first year while you are in Hefei and 5 courses during your second two years while you are at Stony Brook University.

Please click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/195002

Milnor Lecturer – The Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS) at Stony Brook University seeks applications for one-two postdoctoral positions, beginning in the fall 2027 semester. The appointment will be for two-three years with a competitive salary and reduced teaching.

Please click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/193727

The SCGP and Stony Brook University are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.