The Thouless Institute for Quantum Matter at the University of Washington is pleased to host the David J. Thouless Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This program, established in 2024, is named in honor of Professor David Thouless. David was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2016 in recognition of his pioneering work exploring topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.
Thouless Postdoctoral Fellowship awards are intended to support outstanding early career researchers in the field of quantum matter, ranging from condensed matter and atomic physics to materials science and quantum-based devices. The fellowships will have a three-year term with an annual stipend of $84,000 and an annual research fund of $10,000 to be used in support of research and professional travel.
Applications for the program begin with nomination by an established senior researcher, who is asked to provide a brief statement of why the candidate is suitable for this highly selective program and to identify a UW faculty member likely to be familiar with the candidate's field of interest and with whom the candidate might collaborate. University policy requires that candidates have proof of conferral of their PhD, and have not already worked for more than two years as a postdoctoral researcher, prior to starting the fellowship. Those with potential to fit into the quantum matter community at UW will be given directions for submitting a full application. This will comprise a CV with bibliography, a two-page research statement, diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation.
For fellowships starting in 2025 the nomination deadline is September 22, 2024. Applications received by October 22, 2024 will receive full attention. Short-listed candidates will visit and give a research talk. We expect to make awards in January 2025 with a start date no later than September 2025.
Inquiries regarding the Thouless Postdoctoral Fellowship Program may be directed to thoulessfellowship@phys.washington.edu.
See also the Dehmelt Postdoctoral Fellowships program.