Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associates in the History or Philosophy of 20th Century Physics
Caltech offers postdoctoral positions for research on Einstein’s papers, focusing on the history and philosophy of 20th century physics, including annotation, transcription, and historical analysis.
Funder: California Institute of Technology
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$80,000 annual salary | 2-year initial appointment
Summary: Postdoctoral positions for research in the history or philosophy of 20th century physics, focusing on Einstein's papers and related historical research.
Description
The Einstein Papers Project at Caltech invites applications for postdoctoral scholar research associates specializing in the history or philosophy of 20th century physics. Appointees will contribute to the scholarly edition of The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, engaging in historical research, preparation of textual and explanatory annotation, verification of manuscript transcriptions, and the study of Einstein’s private and professional papers and correspondence. The project particularly welcomes candidates interested in general relativity, cosmology, unified field theory, and the application of computational or digital humanities methods to historical scientific research. Scholars will work both independently and collaboratively within an international team.
