Open Position Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation

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Ref:2024/45_Theoric_Postdoc

About IFAE

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. IFAE has the status of a “University Institute" attached to the UAB and its premises are within the campus of the University.

About Theoretical Physics Group

The Theory Group at the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE), at the UAB Campus (Barcelona), invites applications for one Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation, starting in Fall 2025 (or earlier). The appointments will be for full time position of two years, with a possible extension to a third year.

The candidates should have research expertise in Theoretical Physics, along the strategic lines of the members of the Beyond the Standard Model and Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology groups (https://www.ifae.es/groups/theory/ ) . These include physics beyond the Standard Model, formal aspects of quantum field theories, gravitation, gravitational waves, quantum sensing of fundamental backgrounds, cosmology and astroparticle physics. The members of the group (from 01/2024) are D. Blas, E. Masso, C. Murgui, A. Pomarol, O. Pujolas, F. Rompineve, M. Quiros and A. Wulzer.

Candidates should send their applications in pdf format (including CV, research interests, and publication list) through the portal ​ https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28658 . They should also arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation to be included in the application. The candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their scientific research excellence.

The application deadline will be December 31st, 2024.

The evaluation criteria and their weighting for the submitted applications will be the following:

  • CV and research direction: 30 points
  • Letters of recommendation: 40 points
  • Publication record: 30 points

Offered contract

  • Full-time Contract (40 h/week)
  • Contract Indefinido Actividades Científico Técnicas
  • The position will correspond to a Postdoctoral position.
  • Salary will be proportional to experience and qualifications within the corresponding category range.
  • Work with interesting experimental science. Opportunity to gain first-hand learning experience. Personal growth, innovation and learning every day.
  • The selected candidate is expected to join the IFAE as soon as possible.

Application and Selection process

Applicants should have a Master Degree in Physics and provide a motivation letter, a CV and full University Records, and arrange for one or two letters of reference, sent to pujolas@ifae.es , dblas@ifae.es , awulzer@ifae.es and rrhh@ifae.es and including in the subject “2024/45_Theoric_Postdoc”. For further information please contact: Oriol Pujolas (pujolas@ifae.es ) or Diego Blas (dblas@ifae.es ) , or Andrea Wulzer (awulzer@ifae.es ).

IFAE (www.ifae.es ) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply. In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium administration (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) will have priority in the awarding of the position.

Funding Statement