Postdoctoral Scholar, Open Ranks University of California, Irvine in United States

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine is seeking applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions (Open Ranks). These positions are open to Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in plasma physics, condensed matter physics, biophysics, experimental particle physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or cosmology. The department anticipates multiple openings, with appointments dependent on extramural funding and the research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. The salary range for these positions is $66,737 to $80,034, commensurate with experience.

The minimum requirement for applicants is a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a closely related field. The application process requires submission of a brief letter outlining immediate and long-term research goals, a current curriculum vitae, a bibliography, and the names of three references (letters are not to be solicited at this stage). Optional documents include a statement of research and a teaching statement.

Applications must be submitted through UC Irvine’s online RECRUIT system. The application window opens July 1, 2025, with the final deadline for consideration on June 30, 2026. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if positions remain unfilled.

The University of California, Irvine is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding misconduct within the last seven years. The university fosters a collaborative and innovative research environment, making it an excellent place for postdoctoral scholars to advance their academic careers in the physical sciences.