University of Washington, Department of Physics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar: Particle, String Theory and Cosmology
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Seattle, Washington 98195, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, high energy physics or mathematical physics, Particle, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Condsend matter theory and Quantum Information Theory, String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory
Appl Deadline:
finished (2023/08/25, finished 2024/07/06, listed until 2024/01/02)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed. ***
Position Description
Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology Group The Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology Group at the University of Washington invites applications for one or more Postdoctoral Scholar positions starting in September 2024. The position is a full-time, 24-month (two-year) appointment, which may be extended to a third year upon successful performance, subject to funding and mutual agreement. The faculty members in the group are Masha Baryakhtar, Isabel Garcia-Garcia, Justin Kaidi, Marilena Loverde, Natalie Paquette, Steve Sharpe, Gustavo Joaquin Turiaci, and Laurence Yaffe. We have strong ties to the nuclear theory group and Institute for Nuclear Theory, and to the Astronomy and Math departments, as well as to experimental groups in astrophysics, particle physics, and precision measurement. Applicants will be considered in all areas of theoretical high energy physics, including astroparticle physics, cosmology, mathematical physics, particle phenomenology, quantum field theory, quantum gravity and string theory. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree in physics, or a related field, by the date of appointment. The base salary range for this position is $5459–$5800 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website. Applications should be submitted at http://apply.interfolio.com/130333 and should consist of a cover letter, a CV with list of publications, a summary of research interests, a brief statement describing the applicant's experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2023. For questions about the position, please contact Isabel Garcia Garcia (isabelgg@uw.edu) or Natalie Paquette (npaquett@uw.edu). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits Information A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). Privacy Notice Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights. Disability Services To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/130333 .
- Contact: Assistant to the Chair
- Postal Mail:
- Box 351560
Department of Physics
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98195-1560
- Box 351560
- Web Page: https://phys.washington.edu/