Postdoctoral Scholar - The Particle Theory Group

Position overview

Salary range : $69,073-$82,836

Application Window

Open date : October 10, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Nov 10, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date : Friday, Apr 10, 2026 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 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 The Theoretical Particle Physics Group 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 via UC Irvine's online application system, AP RECRUIT Applications will be reviewed starting Dec 1, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled..

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

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

(Optional)

Publications List (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link : JPF09920

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