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University of California, Santa Barbara, KITP

Position ID:
UCSB-KITP-PD_2025 [#28092, KITP PD]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Scholars
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Santa Barbara, California 93106-4030, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics / Theoretical Physics
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/15 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/09/01, updated 2024/08/16)
Position Description:
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The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at the University of California, Santa Barbara expects to appoint Postdoctoral Scholars in theoretical physics, beginning September 1, 2025. Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are intended to provide a full-time training program of advanced academic preparation and research training under the mentorship of a faculty member.

Applications are welcome from all areas of theoretical physics, broadly construed. These include, but are not limited to, theoretical astrophysics, soft and living matter, condensed matter physics, cosmology, high energy physics, particle physics, quantum field theory, quantum gravity and quantum information.

Minimum requirements: Completion of Ph.D. degree by the start date.

Additional requirements: Outstanding research in theoretical physics appropriate to level of position and ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working in KITP's uniquely collaborative setting.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on continued funding and a reasonable level of research performance.

A detailed list of future KITP programs is available at: https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/programs

Applications for postdoctoral positions should be made electronically via the Academic Jobs Online website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28092

The application must consist of a curriculum vita, publication list, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference.

Apply by November 15, 2024 for primary consideration. Later applications will be considered only as long as openings exist.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letters (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three to five reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

Further Info:
www.kitp.ucsb.edu
email address
 
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
Kohn Hall, UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4030