University of California, Berkeley, Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics
Position ID:
UCBerkeleyLBNL-LITP&LBNL-LEINWEBERUCB [#31015]
Position Title:
Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Berkeley, California 94720, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/21 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/27, listed until 2026/07/31)
(posted 2025/10/27, listed until 2026/07/31)Position Description:
Position Description
The Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for one or two Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellowships to begin in Fall 2026. These are distinguished fellowship positions, separate from regular postdoctoral appointments in our institute. Applications are invited in all areas of theoretical physics, including cosmology, quantum field theory, quantum gravity, quantum information theory, quantum matter and information, particle physics, and string theory. The fellowship is awarded for a term of three years. Information about our research group can be found on our website https://physics.berkeley.edu/research-faculty/leinweber-institute-theoretical-physics . In addition to a competitive salary, the position includes benefits and research travel funds. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in theoretical physics (or a closely related field) by the start date of the appointment. Interested applicants should submit the following materials through AcademicJobsOnline: Curriculum vitae, Publication list, Statement of research interests and plans, and Three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is November 21, 2025. Please refer potential referees to UC Berkeley’s Statement of Confidentiality The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
LaVern Salazar
Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics
Department of Physics
University of California
366 LeConte Hall #7300
Berkeley, CA 94720-7300
Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics
Department of Physics
University of California
366 LeConte Hall #7300
Berkeley, CA 94720-7300