Researcher Series - Energetic Particle (EP) Plasma Physics

Position overview

Salary range : $93,400-$248,400

Application Window

Open date : October 16, 2025

Next review date : Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a research position in Energetic Particle (EP) Plasma Physics. The primary area of research will be in validating codes that predict EP physics in a fusion pilot plant but participation in EP experiments and assessment of instabilities in the ion cyclotron range of frequencies is included. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D and significant experience in both theory and experiment. Please submit a curriculum vita and a list of publications. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 20, 2025.

Interested candidates should apply online at the UC Irvine's online application system, RECRUIT, located at https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09939 .

Department : https : / / www.physics.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D and experience in both theory and experiment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .

(Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09939

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination 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.

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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.

Job location

Irvine, CA