Caltech Jobs

🚀 Why Work at Caltech (California Institute of Technology)?

Caltech jobs offer unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and global STEM leaders. As one of the world’s premier research universities, Caltech fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and transformative discovery.

🔬 Research Excellence

• #1 in NASA-funded research with JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) partnerships
• Access to $350M+ annual research funding
• Breakthroughs in quantum computing, space exploration, and renewable energy

🌍 Global Impact

Caltech researchers have developed COVID-19 tracking models, earthquake early-warning systems, and sustainable energy solutions deployed in 50+ countries.

💼 Career Growth & Benefits

• Faculty mentorship programs
• Patent development support (300+ patents filed annually)
• Comprehensive health coverage + 403(b) retirement plan

🌟 Culture of Innovation

Ranked #2 in QS World University Rankings 2024, Caltech offers:

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration spaces
• 20+ dedicated research centers
• Flexible work arrangements

📈 Professional Development

• $5,000 annual training budget per employee
• Leadership programs for STEM educators
• Tech transfer commercialization support

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Caltech has received 46 Nobel Prizes and 71 National Medals of Science/Technology. Our faculty include:

• 8 MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Fellows
• 12 Breakthrough Prize winners
• 4 Crafoord Laureates