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Postdoctoral Scholar Series - Open Positions University of California, Irvine in United States

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Postdoc

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Experimental Physics

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Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836; positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators.

Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

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United States

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University of California, Irvine

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About this position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine anticipates openings for postdoctoral scholars in a range of research areas within physical sciences. The position is advertised as an open postdoctoral scholar series opportunity, with projects expected to align with the research interests and funding of individual principal investigators in the department.

Successful applicants may work in one of several active research directions, including plasma physics, condensed matter or biophysics, experimental particle physics, and astrophysics, astronomy, or cosmology. The advert indicates that appointments are tied to extramural funding and research contracts, suggesting that the specific project and research environment will depend on the hosting investigator within UC Irvine’s Physics and Astronomy community.

This is a research-focused postdoctoral role within the School of Physical Sciences, offering a salary commensurate with experience. The listing emphasizes that candidates should bring strong doctoral-level preparation in physics or a closely related discipline and be ready to contribute to ongoing research led by faculty investigators.

Funding details

Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836; positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators.

What's required

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related field. Applications are sought from Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in plasma physics, condensed matter or biophysics, experimental particle physics, and astrophysics, astronomy, or cosmology. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, optional research statement, optional teaching statement, and contact information for 3-5 references.

How to apply

Submit the application through UC Irvine’s RECRUIT system using the provided application link. Upload a CV, cover letter, and any optional statements requested, and provide contact information for three to five references. Do not solicit reference letters.

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