"Postdoctoral Scholar - The Particle Theory Group"

Position Overview

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

Application Window

Open date: October 10, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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)

Job location: Irvine, CA