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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in theoretical physics at the Institute for Theoretical Physics (IFT) in Madrid. The position is expected to start as soon as possible (and no later than February 1, 2026).

The appointment will be for one year, but might be extended if additional funding is secured. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in theoretical physics and a strong research background in black hole physics and holography, broadly defined.

The Institute for Theoretical Physics UAM-CSIC, Madrid, welcomes expressions of interest for fixed-term faculty positions under the Atraccion de Talento Investigador César Nombela programme of the Madrid regional government.

These are 5-year positions with an additional research grant of up to 200 k€. The official application period is expected to be in July 2025. Details will appear in the next few weeks at

https://gestiona3.madrid.org/quadrivium/convocatorias/home/talento

This one-year position is intended as a first step into science journalism, with starting dates around the fall 2017, although there is some flexibility in dates. Technically, it is an ESR (Early Stage Researcher) position of the European Horizon 2020 ITN Elusives, www.elusives.eu, a European network which focuses on neutrino and dark matter physics and their interplay.