University of California, Irvine, Department of Physics & Astronomy
Position ID:
UCI-Physics&Astronomy-POSTDOC [#31000]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Irvine, California 92697, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Astroparticle Physics, High Energy Theory, Astrophysics (astro-ph), Astrophysics Theory, BSM Physics, Cosmology, Dark Matter, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), High Energy Physics, Neutrino Astronomy, Neutrino physics, Particle and Nuclear Physics, Particle Astrophysics, Particle Cosmology, particle phenomenology and astroparticle physics, Particle Physics, Particle Theory, Particle/Cosmology Theory, theoretical astroparticle physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, Theoretical high energy physics, Theoretical Particle Physics
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/24, listed until 2026/04/24)
(posted 2025/10/24, listed until 2026/04/24)Position Description:
Position Description
The University of California, Irvine Department of Physics and Astronomy anticipates making up to two offers for Postdoctoral Scholar positions in both theoretical particle and astroparticle physics beginning in September 2026. We are seeking candidates whose expertise lies in astroparticle physics, beyond the Standard Model physics, collider physics, cosmology, and neutrino physics. The theory group faculty members include Kevork Abazajian, Mu-Chun Chen, Jonathan Feng, Manoj Kaplinghat, Shirley Li, Arvind Rajaraman, Michael Ratz, Yuri Shirman, and Tim Tait. The group is complemented by large and diverse experimental particle physics and astrophysics groups; see https://ps.uci.edu/~theory/ for additional information. The successful applicant(s) will have a Ph.D. degree; salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a list of publications, and at least three letters of reference. Applications will be reviewed starting Dec 1, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three to five reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
University of California, Irvine
Department of Physics and Astronomy
4129 Frederick Reines Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-4575
Department of Physics and Astronomy
4129 Frederick Reines Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-4575