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Physics/Math Postdoc
About the Position
Position Type: Fully remote, flexible full‑time, with in-person option in Boston area
Duration: 1 year, extensible to 2 years
Position Start: As soon as possible
Funding Source: John Templeton Foundation
The Wolfram Institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to combine modern methods from mathematical physics with computational methods to investigate the discrete computational models of fundamental physics introduced in Wolfram Physics Project ( www.wolframphysics.org ).
We are looking for researchers driven by fundamental questions who can work on intense, intellectually rigorous projects and deliver creative results within a defined overall framework.
Research Directions
Current projects include:
* Infrageometry: Build a mathematical structure analogous to traditional geometry etc. but on top of limits of hypergraphs rather than Euclidean space.
* General Relativistic Correspondence: Do explicit simulations of large-scale limits of hypergraph rewriting, understanding their correspondence and deviations from standard General Relativity.
* Sub Quantum Field Theory: Explore the correspondence between multiway causal graphs and toy (and lower-level) versions of Feynman diagrams.
* Experimental Implications: Search for situations (e.g. dimension fluctuations) where effects from our models are visible, and automatically mine existing literature for cases where such effects have been investigated.
* Connections to other approaches: Applicants may bring colorful expertise (spin networks, string theory, AdS/CFT, information geometry, category theory, \[Ellipsis]) and explore how its core ideas manifest in our computational universe.
Expected Output
* Papers connecting our approach to other approaches
* Computational tools and paclets (https://github.com/WolframInstitute)
* Contributions to writing projects (https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/)
* Academic representation and collaboration
Qualifications
* PhD in mathematics or physics
* Strong theoretical background and broad knowledge of modern mathematical physics
* Genuine interest in our research directions and methods
* Ability to participate in intense coworking sessions and deliver results on agreed objectives
* Proficiency in Wolfram Language
What we offer
* Involvement in fast-paced strategic fundamental research
* Interaction with Stephen Wolfram and other researchers at Wolfram Institute
* Collaboration with experienced Wolfram programmers and researchers
* Exposure to state-of-the-art technologies and cutting-edge ideas
* Opportunities to mentor at Wolfram Summer and Winter School
Please apply at: https://wolframinstitute.org/opportunities
Application Requirements:
* Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, the research areas you would be most excited to explore, your scientific aspirations, and how your background prepares you for this work
* CV with a list of academic publications (including preprints) as well as relevant technical experience and skills
* Link to a representative computational project of yours or a code sample in Wolfram Language
* Contact information for senior referee(s) who can speak to your research or computational abilities (relevant at later stages of the application process)